{"id":140290,"date":"2024-06-19T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=140290"},"modified":"2024-06-27T14:34:40","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T19:34:40","slug":"lafayette-county-master-gardeners-recommendations-for-early-summer-gardens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/lafayette-county-master-gardeners-recommendations-for-early-summer-gardens\/","title":{"rendered":"Lafayette County Master Gardeners: June Garden Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

by Bronwynne Bailey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Planting
<\/strong>\u25cf Plant crape myrtles in bloom to be sure of their color.
\u25cf Plant warm-season grasses: Bermuda, centipede, zoysia, and St. Augustine (June to
August).
\u25cf Replace turf in deep shade with ground cover: liriope, ajuga, vinca, or pachysandra.
\u25cf Summer annuals: ageratum, cockscomb, impatiens, marigolds, sunflowers, four-
o\u2019clocks, and periwinkle.
\u25cf Plant tomatoes late this month to ensure harvest late into fall. Cherry tomatoes and Bella
Rosa varieties are good choices for heat tolerance.
\u25cf Select daylilies in bloom for planting in your garden.
\u25cf Plant zinnias and marigolds now for a second crop of flowers.
\u25cf Gladiolus planted now will give lovely fall blooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fertilizing<\/strong>
\u25cf Fertilize all ornamental shrubs\/trees and annuals\/perennials with a slow-release
fertilizer.
\u25cf Fertilize camellias with azalea-camellia fertilizer if not done earlier in the year.
\u25cf Fertilize tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini monthly with 5-10-10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pest Control
<\/strong>\u25cf Scout the landscape\/garden regularly for pests and treat as needed.
\u25cf Remove zinnias with powdery mildew and replant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pruning<\/strong>
\u25cf Prune oleanders after blooming ends.
\u25cf Pinch dahlias and mums to ensure a compact growth habit.
\u25cf Remove blackberry fruiting canes after harvest. Prune new canes to encourage side
branching.
\u25cf Remove faded flowers from daisies, daylilies, and other summer flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blooming<\/strong>
\u25cf Chinese parasols, golden raintrees, cletheras, and catalpas.
\u25cf Ageratum, balloon flowers, bee balm, begonias, butterfly weeds, coreopsis, cornflowers,
gladiolus, hollyhocks, nicotianas, petunias, phlox, scabiosas, Shasta daisies, verbenas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fruiting<\/strong>
\u25cf Green ashes, aucubas, blueberries, redbuds, peaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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