June Gardening Tips for the Midwest / Mountain Region
Last updated: October 18, 2016
What vegetables can I plant this month?
How often should I mow my lawn?
On this beautiful Monday, we will be sharing the answers to the questions above and more with you. Today, we continue our monthly regional gardening series. Every Monday, we publish monthly gardening tips specific a region in the country.
We turn our attention now to the Midwest and Mountain regions of the United States.
Scan through the tips below and if you have any questions about what to do in your garden this month, please let us know in the comment section.
June Landscaping Tips:
- The best time to remove weeds is by getting them while they are still small. Make sure to take the time to get out there and pull out those weeds this month.
- When mowing the lawn, it is best to keep the grass long and mow more frequently than the keep it short and mow less frequently. For tips on how to get your lawn just right, check out our article, 5 Tips to the Lawn of Your Dreams.
Fruit and Vegetable Tips:
- It is a great time to plant any warm vegetable crops like: cucumber, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, eggplants, peppers and corn.
Better Homes and Gardens the best way to water your vegetable garden is infrequently and deeply, really saturating the soil. - If you’ve planted asparagus, it’s time to stop harvesting. This will allow enough time to grow into a perfect crop next year.
Annual and Perennial Tips:
- The easiest time of year to divide your perennials is in the fall and spring while it is still cool out. However, you can still divide and plant late-summer and fall blooming perennials.
- Another great way to share trees or shrubs is by taking a cutting. This month is the perfect time to take a cutting from your favorite hydrangea, dogwood or butterfly bush.
General June Gardening Tips:
- Now is a great time to add mulch. Check out our series on How to Choose the Right Mulch for Your Landscaping Part 1 and Part 2 for more tips.
Summary
In the beginning of June, it is spring and by the end of June it is summer. This is a busy time of year for gardeners, but with these tips you can focus on the areas that need to be focused on. What do you have on your gardening “to do” list this week?
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