Gardening Jobs for June

With the longest day approaching and the weather starting to heat up, June is one of the most rewarding months in the garden. Here are the essential gardening jobs to tackle this month—and why they matter.

Plant up your Summer Hanging Baskets

June is the perfect time to create vibrant displays that will brighten your outdoor spaces all summer long. Planting now gives tender bedding plants time to establish strong root systems before peak heat arrives, ensuring they flower prolifically through July and August. A well-planted basket becomes a focal point that draws the eye and adds colour where you need it most.

Start Harvesting your Salad Crops

If you've sown lettuce, spinach, and other leafy greens earlier in the season, June is when you'll begin enjoying the fruits of your labour. Regular harvesting encourages plants to produce more leaves, extending your harvest window. There's nothing quite like picking fresh salad leaves minutes before eating them—it's fresher, tastier, and far more economical than shop-bought alternatives.

Weed your Borders

Weeds grow rapidly in warm, moist June conditions and will quickly compete with your prized plants for water and nutrients. Tackling them now prevents them from setting seed and spreading throughout the rest of the season. A weed-free border also looks infinitely better and allows your plants to thrive without unnecessary competition.

Mow your Lawns once a week

Consistent weekly mowing keeps your lawn healthy, dense, and attractive. Regular cutting encourages the grass to develop a strong root system and prevents weeds from establishing. A well-maintained lawn is also safer to walk on and provides a neat backdrop for your garden displays.

Stake tall Plants

As plants grow taller and produce heavier flower heads, they become vulnerable to wind damage and flopping. Staking now, while plants are still manageable, prevents broken stems and keeps your borders looking upright and organised. It also improves air circulation around plants, reducing disease risk.

Prune your Spring-flowering Shrubs

Once your spring bloomers have finished flowering, pruning them encourages bushier growth and more flowers next year. Pruning also removes any dead or diseased wood and keeps shrubs within bounds. The sooner you prune after flowering, the more time the plant has to develop new growth before autumn.

Shade your Greenhouse

As the sun climbs higher and temperatures soar, an unshaded greenhouse can become dangerously hot, scorching plants and creating stress. Adding shade cloth or applying a temporary shading solution protects tender plants, reduces water loss, and creates a more stable growing environment. This simple step can be the difference between thriving plants and struggling ones.