June
Trees

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.

Roses

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.

Lawn

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.

Shrubs

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.

Perennials

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.

Annuals

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.

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