• Fertilize annuals with Bordine’s Better Blooms All-Purpose (20-20-20) fertilizer

• Deadhead annuals before planting to induce branching & blooming

• Start staking your tomatoes & taller perennials to promote healthy air circulation & support

• Don’t forget about your herbs; keep cutting them to promote fresh, tasty new growth

• Shrubs that bloom in April, May & June should be pruned by mid-June. Later trimming will cut off flower buds for the next spring that form in summer

• Mulching 2” in early June after you plant keeps moisture in the soil and the weeds out

• Apply Preen for weed prevention as long as it has been at least eight weeks since you last applied

• Fertilize your landscape beds with Holly-tone or Plant-tone again as long as it has been at least 30 days

• June is Perennial Gardening Month & a great time to plant perennials!

• Finish planting the vegetable garden.  Different patches of cucumber, squash, beans & corn can be planted every 2 weeks up until July 4th to ensure a steady supply through fall when the first planted veggies & vines die off

• Begin harvesting early-season vegetables such as lettuce, radishes & peas as they become ready

• Stake tall or heavy plants, such as tomatoes & peppers, to provide support as they grow

• Watch out for spider mites that can attack trees & shrubs such as Alberta Spruce, different annuals & sometimes perennials. Check for mite activity by shaking branch of plant over a white sheet of paper. If you see small red to brown specks moving, spray with BioAdvanced 3-in-1 Insect, Disease & Mite Control as directed. Be sure to also apply the spray under the leaves where mites like to hide

• Continue planting your favorite plants as it usually only takes 3-4 weeks to get them to root in & established in your landscape

• Start increasing the mowing height of your lawn mower to 2.5 to 3 inches to avoid summer stress that will invite insects & diseases to move in

• Toward the very end of June & anytime in July, apply BioAdvanced Season Long Grub Control containing Merit insecticide to prevent grubs of European Chafer & Japanese Beetles from damaging or completely destroying your lawn this fall. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for best results