Revitalise geraniums
Midsummer is a transitional time for the garden, and taking a closer look at your perennial borders can pay off in a big way for the rest of the season. Hardy geraniums are a classic staple in many landscapes, loved…
Pruning Wisteria
There is nothing quite like the romantic, cascading drama of a wisteria in full bloom. But once those stunning purple tassels fade around the middle of June, the real work begins. If left to its own devices, this vigorous climber…
Pinch out tomato side shoots
There is a quiet, almost meditative ritual to growing tomatoes that anyone with a bit of dirt under their fingernails knows well. At the heart of it is the constant battle against the side-shoots—those ambitious little suckers that sprout in…
The June apple drop
Finding a carpet of tiny, unripe apples scattered across your garden floor can be a disheartening sight. If your fruit trees suddenly deposit hundreds of small fruits on the ground in early summer, it is easy to panic and assume…
Season of the rose
June is the absolute peak of rose season, a time when gardens are flooded with vibrant colours and heavy, intoxicating perfumes. But if you want to keep that spectacular show going for as long as possible, you need to know…