{"id":129737,"date":"2023-06-15T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=129737"},"modified":"2023-06-14T21:18:53","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T02:18:53","slug":"lafayette-county-master-gardeners-june-landscape-checklist-by-ginny-cheek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/lafayette-county-master-gardeners-june-landscape-checklist-by-ginny-cheek\/","title":{"rendered":"Lafayette County Master Gardeners: \u201cJune Landscape Checklist\u201d by Ginny Cheek"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s summer! Our kids are finally done with school, and it\u2019s time to plan for summer vacation. You don\u2019t have to go very far to have a fun afternoon adventure with your kids or grandkids. Gardening is a great afternoon adventure, and your backyard is the perfect place to have little fun. Take a trip to the garden store let them pick out flowers to plant in a patio container!&nbsp;Tomatoes are a great choice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">June Landscape Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plant crape myrtles in bloom to be sure of their color.<a href=\"http:\/\/extension.msstate.edu\/publications\/publications\/crapemyrtle-flower-the-south\">Extension Publication 2007, \u201cCrapemyrtle \u2013 Flower of the South.\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plant warm-season grasses: Bermuda, centipede, zoysia, and St. Augustine (June to August).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace turf in deep shade with ground cover: liriope, ajuga, vinca, or pachysandra.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer annuals: ageratum, cockscomb, impatiens, marigolds, sunflowers, four-o\u2019clocks, and periwinkle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plant tomatoes late this month to ensure harvest late into fall. Cherry tomatoes and Bella Rosa varieties are good choices for heat tolerance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select daylilies in bloom for planting in your garden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plant zinnias and marigolds now for a second crop of flowers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gladiolus planted now will give lovely fall blooms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fertilizing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fertilize all ornamental shrubs\/trees and annuals\/perennials with a slow-release fertilizer. For more information check out this <a href=\"http:\/\/extension.msstate.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/information-sheets\/is0411.pdf\">fertilizing ornamental trees and shrubs information sheet<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fertilize camellias with azalea-camellia fertilizer if not done earlier in the year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fertilize tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini monthly with 5-10-10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pest Control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scout the landscape\/garden regularly for pests and treat as needed. <a href=\"http:\/\/extension.msstate.edu\/publications\/insect-pests-the-home-vegetable-garden\">Insect Pests of the Home Vegetable Garden<\/a>&nbsp; (Extension Publication 2347) is a great resource, providing detail on the many insects you will encounter during growing season.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove zinnias with powdery mildew and replant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pruning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prune oleanders after blooming ends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pinch dahlias and mums to ensure a compact growth habit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove blackberry fruiting canes after harvest. Prune new canes to encourage side branching. For more information about growing blackberries, read&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.msstate.edu\/publications\/establishing-home-fruit-orchard\">Extension Publication 3410, \u201cEstablishing a Home Fruit Orchard,\u201d<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.msstate.edu\/publications\/chilling-hour-requirements-fruit-crops\">Extension Publication 3067, \u201cChilling-Hour Requirements for Fruit Crops,\u201d&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.msstate.edu\/publications\/information-sheets\/fruit-and-nut-review-blackberries\">Extension Information Sheet 1444, \u201cFruit and Nut Review \u2013 Blackberries.\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove faded flowers from daisies, daylilies, and other summer flowers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blooming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chinese parasols, golden raintrees, cletheras, and catalpas.Ageratum, balloon flowers, bee balm, begonias, butterfly weeds, coreopsis, cornflowers, gladiolus, hollyhocks, nicotianas, petunias, phlox, scabiosas, Shasta daisies, verbenas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re going out of town for vacation, remember to ask a neighbor to water your plants for you while you\u2019re gone! Be sure to return the favor when they head out of town!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/TheLocalVoiceLigature-25web.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/TheLocalVoiceLigature-25web.jpg?resize=25%2C16\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14544\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lantana.Many-plants-are-in-bloom-during-June-including-lantana.-Photo-by-Canva.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lantana.Many-plants-are-in-bloom-during-June-including-lantana.-Photo-by-Canva.png?resize=640%2C358\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lantana.Many-plants-are-in-bloom-during-June-including-lantana.-Photo-by-Canva.png?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lantana.Many-plants-are-in-bloom-during-June-including-lantana.-Photo-by-Canva.png?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lantana.Many-plants-are-in-bloom-during-June-including-lantana.-Photo-by-Canva.png?resize=768%2C430&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lantana. Many plants are in bloom during June, including lantana. (Photo by Canva)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tomatoes.-Image-by-MSU-Extension.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tomatoes.-Image-by-MSU-Extension.jpg?resize=640%2C358\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tomatoes.-Image-by-MSU-Extension.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tomatoes.-Image-by-MSU-Extension.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tomatoes.-Image-by-MSU-Extension.jpg?resize=768%2C430&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tomatoes. Image by MSU Extension.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s summer! Our kids are finally done with school, and it\u2019s time to plan for summer vacation. 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