UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County

Garden Tips for June

• Thin apples when ½” diameter.
• Mow general cleanup for fire protection..
• Mulch garden beds to retain moisture and encourage deep roots by deep and infrequent watering.
• Check sprinklers and drip systems for needed repairs and adjustments.
• Water early in the day to conserve water and minimize plant disease.
• Pinch back tips of chrysanthemums, fuchsias, marguerites.
• Tie up vines and stake tall growing dahlias, gladiolas, and lilies.
• For continued bloom, cut off spent flowers.
• Hang strips of foil or CD’s in fruit trees to help deter birds.
• First summer pruning for stone fruit.
• Thin grapes.
• Dig and divide crowded bulbs if the tops have died down.
• Give your indoor plants a bath.
• Place a 1” board under pots sitting on pavement to insulate them from radiated heat.
• Thoroughly clean debris from ponds, fountains and bird baths.
• Check dates of Master Gardener classes.

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