June is all about water and pest management. By now we've entered that super dry and really warm part of our summer and everything is probably in the ground and settled but often the newer additions or seedlings end up struggling a bit with the intense sun and heat. Strategies include a solid watering plan, but don't forget that the right plant in the right place, and shade structures or layering of plants can help immensely. Overwatering can be just as bad as too little or too shallow as well. Keep reading for your June checklist and tips. We don't do garden maintenance at The Whiskey Porch, but I wanted to put together a series of garden keeping checklists to help keep you on track. Whether you are going to do it all yourself, or bring in a maintenance crew to do much of it for you, these monthly guides should be useful to you if you live in and around Prescott, AZ. All of these checklists are very specific to the micro-climate that I am in here in downtown Prescott. So, there will be slight variations for you depending on your specific location, as well as what you grow. Generally speaking, these lists will relate to USDA Zone 7b. Each year can bring a slightly different cycle to the seasons. Sometimes we have our first hard freeze in late October, but most often not until early December. Keep this in mind when planning your monthly tasks. These checklists apply generally to a landscape garden which includes primarily perennials, as well as veggies and herbs. Let's get to it. |
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