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June

It may be winter but…

There is still plenty to do in the garden this month, even if a chilly breeze is blowing and the sun isn’t giving much warmth. Early morning may be frosty but that soon burns off after sunrise. The days are often near-perfect for getting stuck into some of the many chores that need to be done now.

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    Gardening In June

    • Vegetables
    • Fruit & Citrus
    • Flowers & Bulbs
    • Indoor Plants
    • Lawn Care
    • Plants, Trees & Shrubs
    How to grow chillies

    Chilli

    It seems that most people now have at least 1 or 2 Chilli plants at home – it’s become incredibly trendy. Find out how...

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    How to grow potatoes

    Potatoes

    Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are tubers that grow and form at the plant’s roots. Plants also produce flowering shoots...

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    Cucumbers

    Cucumbers

    Delicious in salads and sandwiches, the crisp, sweet crunch of a cucumber is one of the joys of summer. Growing...

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    how to grow spring onions

    Spring Onion

    Spring onions (also known as green shallots and green bunching or salad onions) are a delicious addition to a whole...

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    How to grow tomatoes

    Tomatoes

    Nothing beats the taste of your own home-grown tomatoes, freshly picked and warm from the Summer sun. Slice them into a...

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    how to grow peas

    Peas

    Nothing beats home-grown peas for their tenderness and taste. That's because when they are picked, their sugars start to...

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    How to grow onions

    Onions

    The basis of so many delicious dishes, onions (Allium cepa) are an essential ingredient in every cook’s store cupboard...

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    How to grow garlic

    Garlic

    Growing Garlic (Allium sativum) at home is now very popular. It's an easy vegetable to grow - just plant a Garlic clove...

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    how to grow courgettes

    Zucchini

    Zucchini are now a common, summer staple in the vegetable garden. They are relatively easy to grow and they can be eaten...

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    Caring for Runner Beans

    Runner beans

    Runner beans, or more correctly scarlet runner beans, (Phaseolus coccineus) are among the easiest and most rewarding...

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    growing salad leaves

    Salad leaves

    Bags of salad leaves are quite expensive to buy and have a fairly short lifespan in the fridge. Grow your own and you...

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    How to grow pumpkins

    Pumpkins

    Delicious in pies, soups and stews and full of vitamins and minerals, pumpkins are a tasty autumn and winter treat...

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    growing sweetcorn

    Sweet Corn

    Sweet Corn, or maize, won't really grow as high as an elephant's eye, but it will be sweet, tender and delicious -...

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    How to grow & care for asparagus

    Asparagus

    Asparagus is a classic spring vegetable worth establishing in your garden. You’ll need to wait 2 years from planting...

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    How to grow & care for cauliflower

    Cauliflower

    Drizzled with olive oil and baked whole or sliced into steaks, cut into individual florets and wok-tossed in a stir fry...

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    How to grow & care for broccoli

    Broccoli

    Broccoli is a must have in every home veggie patch - it’s productive, nutritious and very easy to grow. Although it’s...

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    How to grow & care for rhubarb

    Rhubarb

    Rhubarbs edible stalks grow from a central crown and this popular vegetable is most commonly eaten as a sweet! Once...

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    How to grow blueberries

    Blueberries

    Eaten fresh, baked in muffins or as the star attraction in jams or desserts, blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) are...

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    how to grow strawberries

    Strawberries

    Who doesn’t love strawberries? If you’re a strawberry fan, the many varieties of Fragaria × ananassa are easy to grow at...

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    How to grow raspberries

    Raspberries

    What could be better than a bowl of sweet, fresh-picked raspberries in summer? These delicious fruits are easy to grow...

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    How to grow & care for cherry trees

    Cherries

    Homegrown cherries are sweet, juicy and delicious. Many varieties will be dripping with ready to pick cherries around...

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    Growing orchids

    Orchids

    Orchids are a great addition to any home, with their exotic, delicate and diverse flowers and their beautiful shapes and...

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    How to grow sunflowers

    Sunflowers

    If you want to grow something spectacular, plant sunflowers. They come in a whole range of sizes from dwarf to giant and...

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    How to grow Allium

    Allium

    Alliums belong to the same family as onions, garlic and leeks, as you can tell from the aroma when you crush the foliage...

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    How to grow roses

    Roses

    Roses are among our favourite garden plants – and deservedly so. They are versatile, produce vibrant colour through...

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    how to grow sweet peas

    Sweet peas

    The sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) is an incredibly popular flowering climbing plant that produces masses of flowers from...

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    How to Grow Fiddle Leaf Figs

    Fiddle Leaf Figs

    With their lush, upright stature and huge, glossy leaves, the Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) is one of the most popular...

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    Peace Lily

    Peace Lily

    With their dark green foliage and pure white flowers, Peace Lilies are a stunning addition indoors. Being just as...

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    How to grow Monstera

    Monstera

    Monstera are one of the most recognisable and beloved indoor plants to grow and care for. Several species of Monstera...

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    Philodendron Plant

    Philodendron

    There’s a reason why Philodendrons make such great indoor plants… well several actually! They look good, aren’t fussy...

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    How To Grow & Care For Buffalo Lawn

    Buffalo Grass

    A popular stalwart in Australian gardens for good reason, buffalo grass makes for an incredibly resilient lawn. It is...

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    How To Grow & Care For Kikuyu Lawn

    Kikuyu Grass

    Kikuya grass, or Pennisetum Clandestinum, is a vigorous plant often used in Australian lawns and common in public...

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    Vegetables

    What to harvest now:

    Some of the early Autumn veggie plantings may be starting to crop now in cool climate gardens – look for tender Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Kale and Cauliflowers. Silver Beet and other “cut and come again” leafy greens may also be ready to pick.

    Silver beet being harvested
     

    What to plant now:

    Continue planting certified virus-free strawberry plants and runners. Protect young plants from cold with a straw, lucerne or sugarcane mulch that will help keep the soil warm and weed-free. Rhubarb and asparagus crowns will be available now from garden centres and some produce stores. Look for sturdy, firm crowns.

    In temperate areas, a late planting of seedlings of:
    • Silver beet
    • Broccoli
    • Brussels sprouts
    • Cabbage
    • Cauliflower
    • Chinese cabbage
    • Kale (including Tuscan kale or cavallo nero)
    • Leek
    • Spinach
    • Spring onion

    Vegetables growing in winter
     
    In warm regions, sow seeds or plant seedlings of:
    • Beetroot
    • Broccoli
    • Cabbage
    • Carrot
    • Cauliflower
    • Peas
    • Silver beet
    • Spinach
    • Soft herbs – parsley, coriander, basil
    Veggie patch tips for June:
    • Keep veggie crops healthy and growing well with applications of liquid fertiliser for vegetables and herbs such as Osmocote Boost+Feed Vegetables, Tomatoes & Herbs or a certified organic fertiliser once a month.
    • Water deeply at least once a week if the weather is dry. 
    • In cold areas, add a layer of mulch over the soil to keep it warm and minimise effects of frost.
    • If a severe frost occurs, hose plants off before sunrise to prevent burning of leaves.
    • Hand pull or hoe out weeds as they appear – they compete for nutrients and moisture and may also harbour pests that could attack your crops.
    • Use snail and slug traps or baits to protect plants and crops as they develop.

    Fruit

    Fruits to harvest now:

    In cool and cold climates, most fruits are now in their dormant season, apart perhaps from a few late limes or lemons. In warm areas, however, there should still be some tropical fruits to harvest – custard apples, carambola, breadfruit, avocados, guavas, paw paws (papayas) to name a few.

    Vegetable that grows in winter
     

    What fruit to plant:

    Evergreen fruiting plants such as passionfruit vines and citrus may still be planted in warm to tropical areas. From mid-month onwards, deciduous fruit and nut trees will start appearing in garden centres and other gardening outlets. These include: 

    • Fig 
    • Apple
    • Pear
    • Cherry
    • Plum
    • Apricot
    • Plumcot
    • Nectarine
    • Peach
    • Persimmon
    • Almond
    • Walnut
    • Mulberry
    • Pomegranate
    • Quince
    • Raspberry
    • Blackberry

    Flowers

     What flowers to plant:

    Bare-root roses are available this month. Prepare planting holes with a slight mound in the centre over which the roots should be spread. Check plants are put in no deeper than the soil mark on the stem - graft or bud unions should be well clear of the soil. Back-fill and water in well to settle soil around the roots. Don’t add fertiliser while the plants are dormant. Some further pruning after planting is recommended, despite having already been cut back. 

    Graph on how flowers grow in winter
     

    Winter and spring flowering annual seedlings in warmer climates only:

    • Alyssum
    • Aquilegia (granny’s bonnet)
    • Cornflower
    • Dianthus
    • Gaillardia
    • Geum
    • Gypsophila
    • Impatiens
    • Iceland poppy
    • Polyanthus
    • Snapdragon
    • Viola

    Bright purple, pink and red flowers

     

    Indoor Plants

    Tips for Indoor Plants:
    • Plants inside the home assist in purifying the air as well as lending a touch of greenery to your living areas. 
    • Keep plants out of draughts and away from heaters and air conditioners that can dry the atmosphere.
    • If your house is at a comfortable temperature for you, then it will be perfect for your plants too. Place a saucer or bowl of water near your plants to humidify the air.
    • Keep leaves clean by wiping occasionally with a damp cloth (no detergents or oils, please!) to remove dust and dirt that can affect photosynthesis.
    • Keep them growing well with ready to use Osmocote Pour+Feed Indoor Plants – no mixing required.

    Lawn

    Maintenance tips:

    Over winter, in southern areas, the lawn will benefit from a bit of TLC.

    • If grassed areas stay wet after moderate to heavy rain, you may need to install a drainage system. See May’s notes for detail.
    • Watch for moss in shady, moist areas of lawn. A solution of iron sulfate (30 grams in 4.5L of water) applied as a spray or with the watering will help control it. Re-apply if necessary.
    • Apply a generous handful of garden lime per square metre a week or so after mowing, and allow rainfall to take it down into the soil. Don’t mow for at least a week or two after liming.
    • Eradicate broadleaf weeds with Lawn Builder Bindii, Clover & Broadleaf hose-on, safe to use on ALL lawns.
    In the warmer north:  
    • De-thatch with a garden rake to remove build-up of dead grass in buffalo, kikuyu and couch lawns.
    • Remove weeds either by hand or with Lawn Builder Bindii, Clover & Broadleaf hose-on.
    • Top dress with Lawn Builder Organic Lawn Soil – Topdress Mix & Underlay.
    • Fertilise with Lawn Builder All Purpose Slow Release Lawn Fertiliser, Lawn Builder Buffalo, Lawn Builder Extreme Green Granular or one of the Lawn Builder hose-on equivalents.
       

       

      Freshly mowed lawn
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    Garden Tasks

     Things to look out for and do during the month:

    • Keep flower seedlings growing well with regular applications of Osmocote Boost+Feed All Plant Types.
    • Clean and sharpen your garden tools, especially secateurs, loppers and pruning saws so they are ready for action in winter.
    • Clean out the garden pond – remove leaf debris, repot water plants (waterlilies, iris, etc), add a water conditioner (remove fish first!) and tidy up the plants around the edges. Add a good handful of garden lime per square metre to empty garden beds to “sweeten” the soil. DO NOT add lime around acid-loving plants like azaleas, camellias, rhododendrons or magnolias – they will react badly!
    • Sow a “green manure” crop of oats, peas and field lupins in empty vegetable beds; dig it in to add nitrogen to the soil when about 300-400mm in height.
    • Check garden beds under the eaves or in other protected spots to ensure they have not become too dry; water if required.

    Scooping up fallen leaves

     

    Pest Control:
    • Chewing pests can destroy your plants overnight if not controlled. Use a general garden insecticide like Defender Pyrethrum Insect Spray to control them. Don’t forget to spray the undersides of leaves too.
    • Watch for the caterpillars of the White Cabbage Butterfly on cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and other brassicas. Pyrethrum will assist or try a cabbage dust
    • Slugs and snails can be active over Winter – Defender Snail & Slug Pellets in a bait trap will protect your plants and keep your pets safe.
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