{"id":499,"date":"2026-06-05T10:22:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/amazon-alexa\/?p=499"},"modified":"2026-06-05T10:22:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:22:20","slug":"gardenadvice-gardening-calendar-first-week-of-june-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/amazon-alexa\/gardenadvice-gardening-calendar-first-week-of-june-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"GardenAdvice Gardening Calendar \u2013 First Week of June 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/amazon-alexa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/featured-image-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/amazon-alexa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/featured-image-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/amazon-alexa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/featured-image-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/amazon-alexa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/featured-image-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/amazon-alexa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/featured-image-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/amazon-alexa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/featured-image-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/amazon-alexa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/featured-image-1-520x520.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we move into June, gardens are entering one of their busiest and most rewarding periods. The soil is warm, plants are growing rapidly, vegetables are producing harvests, and many spring-flowering shrubs have finished flowering and are ready for pruning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week&#8217;s GardenAdvice Calendar is based on the questions, projects and advice we have been providing to GardenAdvice members over the last seven days, covering propagation, flower sowing, vegetable growing, wildlife gardening, lawn care and seasonal pruning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Create New Plants by Layering<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">June is one of the best times of year to propagate many shrubs by layering. This simple technique allows you to create new plants from existing shrubs without specialist equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suitable plants include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Camellias<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rhododendrons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magnolias<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydrangeas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viburnums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forsythia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ceanothus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose a low-growing stem, gently wound the underside, pin it into the soil and cover with compost. Roots will often develop over the coming months and the new plant can usually be separated from the parent next spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/gardening-tips\/how-to-create-new-plants-with-layering\/\">https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/gardening-tips\/how-to-create-new-plants-with-layering\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Sow Cut Flowers for Summer Colour<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now is an excellent time to sow flowers that will provide colour throughout summer and fresh flowers for the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good choices include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Calendula<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cosmos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cornflowers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nigella<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunflowers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Night-Scented Stock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sow in pots using John Innes Seed Compost or directly into prepared flower borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/gardening-tips\/cut-flowers-from-seed-for-your-garden\/\">https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/gardening-tips\/cut-flowers-from-seed-for-your-garden\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Create a Half Barrel Water Feature<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple half-barrel pond is one of the easiest ways to attract wildlife into your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small water feature can provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drinking water for birds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Habitat for frogs and toads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water for pollinating insects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interest and movement in the garden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even a small barrel pond can quickly become a valuable wildlife habitat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/gardening-tips\/half-barrel-water-feature-in-your-garden\/\">https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/gardening-tips\/half-barrel-water-feature-in-your-garden\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Keep Newly Sown Grass Seed Moist<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many gardeners have been sowing new lawns recently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key to successful germination is keeping the seed consistently moist for the first 14\u201321 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Important points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not allow the seed bed to dry out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure the seed has good contact with a firm soil surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water little and often during dry weather.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the grass reaches approximately 25mm high, gentle rolling or light treading can encourage tillering, helping create a thicker lawn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Keep Your Vegetable Garden Productive<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As crops are harvested, immediately sow replacements to maintain a continuous supply of vegetables through summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suitable crops to sow now include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lettuce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Radish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beetroot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perpetual spinach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salad leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of these crops can be ready to harvest within six weeks at this time of year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Watch for Seasonal Pests<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several common pests are becoming active during June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carrot Root Fly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Install barrier netting around carrots before thinning seedlings. Carrot root fly is a poor flier and simple barriers can be very effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cabbage White Butterflies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protect brassicas with insect netting before egg-laying begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slugs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continue monitoring young plants and use biological controls where required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vine Weevil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check container-grown plants regularly for signs of damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early action often prevents major problems later in the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Feed Fast-Growing Plants<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plants are growing rapidly now and many will benefit from additional feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For leafy growth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a high-nitrogen fertiliser such as Miracle-Gro on hungry plants until the end of July.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For flowering and fruiting plants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tomatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peppers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courgettes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dahlias<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hanging baskets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Switch to a high-potash tomato fertiliser once flower buds begin to develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Container plants may require feeding every one to two weeks throughout the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Create a Fragrant Summer Patio for Less Than \u00a310<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of our favourite projects this week is growing Night-Scented Stock and Calendula in pots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Night-Scented Stock (Matthiola bicornis)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Produces an extraordinary fragrance on warm summer evenings, making it ideal for patios and seating areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calendula<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Provides bright summer colour, attracts pollinators, supports beneficial insects such as ladybirds and can help make patios more comfortable during summer evenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both can be grown easily in terracotta pots using John Innes compost and cost less than \u00a310 to establish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Deadhead Flowers Regularly<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Removing spent flowers helps many plants continue blooming throughout summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Particularly important for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Roses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calendula<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweet peas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pansies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bedding plants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regular deadheading improves appearance and encourages more flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Prune Spring-Flowering Shrubs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many spring-flowering shrubs have now finished flowering and should be pruned during June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pruning now allows plants to produce the new shoots that will carry next year&#8217;s flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suitable shrubs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lilac (<em>Syringa<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weigela<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ceanothus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forsythia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Philadelphus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deutzia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kerria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring-flowering Spiraea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remove approximately one-third of the oldest stems at ground level and lightly shorten flowered shoots where necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ceanothus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only prune lightly and avoid cutting into old woody stems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lilac<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remove spent flower heads and thin out older stems to encourage strong young growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pruning later in the year can remove next year&#8217;s flower buds, so now is the ideal time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Learn More About Your Garden<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">June is also an excellent time to improve your gardening knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GardenAdvice One-Day Gardening Course takes place in your own garden and is tailored to your plants, soil and gardening interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Topics can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plant identification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soil improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pruning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vegetable growing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garden planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seasonal maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every course includes 12 months&#8217; access to MyGardenTeam and Elena AI, your personal gardening assistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/blog\/gardening-course-in-your-own-garden\/\">https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/blog\/gardening-course-in-your-own-garden\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This Week&#8217;s Quick Gardening Checklist<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Create new plants by layering shrubs<br>\u2705 Sow Calendula, Cosmos and Night-Scented Stock<br>\u2705 Create a half-barrel wildlife pond<br>\u2705 Keep newly sown grass seed moist<br>\u2705 Sow replacement salad and vegetable crops<br>\u2705 Install netting around carrots and brassicas<br>\u2705 Feed fast-growing plants and containers<br>\u2705 Deadhead roses and bedding plants<br>\u2705 Prune spring-flowering shrubs such as Lilac, Weigela and Ceanothus<br>\u2705 Monitor for slugs, vine weevil and cabbage white butterflies<br>\u2705 Create a fragrant patio project for summer evenings<br>\u2705 Learn more about your garden with a GardenAdvice gardening course<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GardenAdvice Tip of the Week<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;June is the month when gardens reward effort. A little time spent sowing, feeding, pruning and propagating now will provide colour, fragrance, vegetables and new plants throughout the rest of the summer.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more seasonal gardening advice visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/blog\/gardenadvice-calendars-your-gardening-year-made-simple\/\">https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/blog\/gardenadvice-calendars-your-gardening-year-made-simple\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Helping You Learn, Create and Enjoy Your Garden.<\/strong> \ud83c\udf31<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we move into June, gardens are entering one of their busiest and most rewarding periods. 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