June

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 • Deadhead bulbs and spring flowering perennials as blossoms fade.
• Thin seedlings to proper spacings before plants crowd each other.
• Apply a balanced rose fertilizer after the first show of blooms is past.
• Bring houseplants outdoors when night temperatures stay above 50 degrees.
• Apply organic mulches as the soil warms to conserve moisture and discourage weeds.
• Water turf to prevent drought stress.
• Plant pumpkins now to have Jack-o-lanterns for Halloween. 
• To minimize diseases, water with overhead irrigation early enough in the day to allow the foliage to dry before nightfall.
• Start seedlings of broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower.
• Thin overloaded fruit trees for larger, healthier fruits at harvest time.

Adapted from the Missouri Botanical Garden calendar at www.mobot.org.