Planting
All types of shade trees can be successfully planted during June.
Transplanting
Is best done during the fall and winter months.
Fertilizing
Trees often send out a second flush of growth in mid to late summer. Young trees, trees in stress or low vigor can benefit from additional fertilizer. Use half the rate that was applied in January or February.
Pest Control
Watch for signs of pest problems. If you need help with identification of the problem contact our nursery.
Pruning
Prune as necessary.
Water
If it has not rained for several weeks, us lawn sprinklers to apply 1 inch of water to your established trees. The root system of these trees extends out well beyond the reach of the branches. Recently planted trees require watering anytime rain does not occur for 5 to 7 days.
Planting
Container roses can still be planted but require deep watering whenever we go 5 – 7 days without a good rain of 1 to 1 ½ inches.
Transplanting
It is too warm to transplant roses successfully.
Fertilizing
If you did not fertilize last month, you may this month.
Pest Control
Blackspot, mites are still problems this month.
Pruning
This is a good month to prune roses that are not repeat-blooming types.
Watering
More water is needed as the weather heats up. Water thoroughly once or twice a week. Avoid wetting the foliage to help prevent disease.
Planting
Continue to plant warm-season grasses throughout the summer.
Fertilizing
Lawns (other than centipede) that were fertilized in April/May be fertilized again this month. Also fertilize lawns sodded in April or early May.
Pest Control
Watch for chinch bugs – look for areas of dead, straw-like grass starting in sunny, hot areas of the lawn. Treat with insect-control aids.
Mowing
Recommended mower heights:
Common Bermuda: 1 to 1 ½ inches
Hybrid Bermuda: ½ to 1 inch
Centipede: 1 to 2 inches
St Augustine: 2 – 3 inches
Zoysia: ½ to 1 ½ inches
Watering
Continue to apply 1/2 inch of water to the lawn twice a week if the weather is dry.
Planting
Although the temperature continues to rise, container grown plants can still be planted successfully. More care and watering is needed to ensure the plant will grow during this time of the year.
Transplanting
It should not be attempted during this time.
Fertilizing
Established plants should have been fertilized in March or April. Young shrubs may be fertilized in June or July to encourage additional growth.
Pest Control
Several products are available to control powdery mildew and whiteflies that are prevalent this time of year.
Pruning
You should finish any extensive pruning on spring-flowering shrubs this month.
Watering
Watch for drought stress on shrubs planted with the last six months if adequate rainfall has not occurred ( ½ to 1 inch per week). Symptoms to look for include wilting, scorched leaf edges, dull, brown or dropping leaves.
Planting
Perennials growing in containers can be planted now.
Transplanting
It is too hot to dig, divide and transplant perennials now.
Fertilizing
Another application of fertilizer may be made to beds that were last fertilized in March or April.
Pest Control
Watch for caterpillars chewing holes in leaves. The whitefly can be difficult to control if populations get out of hand. The adults are small, snow whiteflies; the larvae appear as small disks under the leaves. Aphids cluster on new growth and flower buds sucking the sap from the plant. Spider mites can be devastating during hot dry weather and snails and slugs love plants that have succulent leaves that grow in the shade.
Pruning
Continue to dead head spent flowers.
Watering
Water deeply and thoroughly as needed when rain has not occurred.
Planting
You can continue to plant warm-season annuals.
Fertilizing
If plants are pale and low in vigor, try an application of soluble fertilizer.
Pest Control
Watch for spider mites.
Watering
Keep in mind that light, frequent irrigation promotes a shallow root system. Always water deeply and thoroughly when irrigating.
