“Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June.” Al Bernstein.
“It was June, and the world smelled of roses. The sunshine was like powdered gold over the grassy hillside.” Maud Hart Lovelace.
“Far up in the deep blue sky, Great white clouds are floating by; all the world is dressed in green; many happy birds are seen, roses bright and sunshine clear show that lovely June is here.” F. G. Sanders.
The months of the year are like exits on the interstate highway, they appear to be in the distant future and then, all of a sudden, they are behind us. Continue working in your landscape as a meaningful way to pass time and give you peace of mind and personal enjoyment. Landscape activities this month include the following items.
Annuals: It’s time to plant more zinnias, nasturtiums, and other annuals for a great late summer and fall show of color. Continue to dead-head annuals that have already bloomed and expired. Cut-back impatiens and other leggy annuals to encourage compact growth and more blooms. Harvest leaves and cut back herbs to encourage healthier growth. Plant celosia, coleus, crossandra, exacum, hollyhock, impatiens, kalanchoe, marigolds, nicotiana, ornamental pepper, periwinkle, portulaca, and salvia.
Bulbs: Dig up and divide over-crowded irises and daylilies at this…
