June · month 6 of 12
What to do in the garden in June
Every job worth doing in June, built from the real care schedules of the plants gardeners grow — with the exact plants that need each one.
Plant in June
Direct sow seeds every few weeks for a continuous harvest. Avoid transplanting.
Prune in June
Shear back by half after first bloom flush to promote reblooming and maintain shape.
Spring Cleanup in June
Remove foliage only after it has completely yellowed and died back
Divide in June
Divide overcrowded clumps every 3-5 years after foliage has yellowed.
Fertilize in June
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring as new growth begins.
Deadhead in June
Remove spent flowers for tidiness, but leave some cones for winter interest.
Check for Pests in June
Check for yellow oleander aphids; wash off with a strong spray of water.
Stake in June
Provide a small trellis or other support as the plant begins to vine.
Pinch Tips in June
Pinch back stems by half before mid-summer to promote bushier growth and prevent flopping.
Propagate in June
Collect and sow seeds for new plants, as individuals are often short-lived.
Harvest in June
Harvest flowers when fully open for cutting.
Spray Treatment in June
Apply fungicide preventatively to manage rust, especially during humid periods.
What's blooming in June
In flower around now.
Frost dates and bloom windows are typical ranges, not guarantees — your microclimate moves them by weeks. Sow uses your real local forecast instead.
June questions
What should I do in the garden in June?
The jobs that matter most this month are plant, prune, spring cleanup, divide. Each section above lists the specific plants that need that job in June — drawn from the care schedules of the plants gardeners actually grow.
Does this calendar change by hardiness zone?
The tasks are the same, but which plants you can grow is not. Pick your zone below to see this month's jobs filtered to plants that survive your winters.
What's blooming in June?
May Night Sage, Butterfly Garden Butterfly Weed, Mixed Border Blanket Flower, George Home Penstemon, Mixed Dwarf Lupine and others are in flower around now. The full list is above.
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Sow builds this checklist from the plants actually in your yard — and adjusts it to your real forecast, so a wet week skips the watering and a frost warning reaches you first.