June 2011 Gardening Tips | Monthly Gardening Tips

Nick's Garden Center & Farm Market

2001 South Chambers Rd * Aurora, CO 80014 * (303) 696-6657

MAY HOURS: Mon-Sat: 8am - 7pm & Sundays: 9am - 5pm

In the garden, June is prime time for plant growth. Tree roots and tops are growing; some are flowering and setting fruit.
Watch for hungry bug infestations. Apply necessary controls.
Continue planting annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs.
Give your lawn a feeding. Apply a weed & feed if weeds are present.
Fertilize annuals, veggies and perennials periodically.
Fertilize shade, flowering, fruit and evergreen trees once a month til August.
Apply lawn weed killer if necessary.
“Dead head” plants periodically to encourage more blooming.
Prune lilacs after they are finished blooming.
Apply mulch to plants to conserve moisture and cut down on weeds.
Average temperature in June: High/Low 81.8/53.