Around the Garden in June

There is much to do in the garden in June. 

Below is a list of activities to keep you busy!

• Keep watering plants--June can bring very hot weather in Ohio (as we have already experienced!) and you need to be attentive to the water/moisture needs in your garden. Water thoroughly as needed. And don't forget the grass!
• Apply new mulch or refresh mulch applied earlier in the spring. Mulch reduces water loss and inhibits weed growth.
• Fill gaps in your beds where plants have not survived the winter. Use annuals to create instant color. Plan to replace plants in the fall.
• Mow your lawn regularly. (See Landscape News blog on mowing tips.)
• Fertilize your lawn. Follow a season long regimen of lawn fertilization and weed/pest control to keep everything looking beautiful.
• Weed the plant beds. Stay on top of this chore by pulling weeds when they are small. This ensures that you get the root and will cut down on the work required throughout the growing season.
• Be sure to attend to any aquatic plants in water features. Thin plants as needed. If water gets a little murky, don't worry, it will clear up after you complete your work in the water.
• Prune lilacs. Overgrown lilacs can be cut back to a height of 18-24 inches. There is still time for pruned lilacs to produce new growth this year.
• Train climbing roses and other flowering vines. Tie the stems onto the trellis, fence, or other vertical structure to keep these plants under control. They can get away from you pretty quick!
• Plan for the next season of color now by choosing and planting flowers, shrubs, bulbs, etc. that will bloom later in the year.

Having a beautiful garden is all about planning ahead. We've seen the result of fall bulb planting in wonderful spring  flowers and are beginning to enjoy the summer bloomers. Pruning our lilacs last summer produced an abundance of blooms this spring. Caring for our roses year round is necessary for rose garden success. So, keep those garden tools close at hand. There is work to be done in the garden year round!

Remember, Buckeye can give you professional results regardless of the scope of your gardens. Call us for design, planting, fertilizing, pruning, mowing, maintenance, irrigation installation or repair. 

We (literally) do it all.

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Making the Most of Bulbs!

fritillaria

snowflake

 We use lots of bulbs in Ohio for color and interesting foliage in our landscapes. Daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths are very popular. Why not try something new next year such as fritillaria, colchicum, or snowflake?

colchicum

June is a the perfect time to evaluate your gardens and determine what bulbs need replaced, transplanted, split, staked or pruned. You are probably getting bulb catalogs in the mail already. There are many advantages to ordering your bulbs now:

          1. you'll have a greater selection of hard to find bulbs that 

              are in limited supply

          2. you won't have a hard time remembering what you need to order, 

              the information will be fresh in your mind

          3. many suppliers have small sized bulbs available in bulk--

              at a discount--you can use in wooded or natural areas 

              to create waves of color

          4. most suppliers will ship the bulbs in the fall at planting time

If you are going to transplant any bulbs from pots into the ground, now is a good time to do so. If leaving them in pots, remember they will need frequent watering. Probably every day or two. Also thin your daffodils and replant them while the foliage is still attached. Summer blooming bulbs need to be monitored for adequate water during their growth period. Pay special attention to bulbs under trees and shrubs as light rains may not penetrate the leaf canopy. Hardy spring blooming bulbs are going dormant and most prefer dry conditions and do not need supplemental watering.

Cutting dahlias and gladiolus--for indoor arrangements--will stimulate new blooms. Gladiolus stems may need staked to prevent the blossoms from falling over in heavy rains.

Be creative! Try new plants! There are many varieties of bulbs that can add beauty, texture, and color to your landscape. Try grouping different bulbs in tight patterns for a dramatic splash of color. We would be happy to assist you with design, planting, and maintenance.

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