June Gardening Tasks Across the USA: Tips for Every Region

Hello Green Thumbs!

June is here, and it’s a busy time in the garden! Whether you’re in the North enjoying the end of spring or in the South dealing with the early heat of summer, there’s plenty to do to keep your garden thriving. Here’s a quick guide to help you stay on top of your gardening tasks this month, no matter where you are in the USA.

All Regions

• Tidy Tomato Plants: Remove suckers to promote healthy growth.
• Prune Shrubs: Trim those that bloom on old wood after they finish flowering.
• Watch for Pests: Keep an eye out for aphids, cabbage worms, and more. Use Ecoworm Potassium Soap to protect your plants naturally!
• Side-Dress Plants: Use mature compost or aged manure. Try Ecoworm Soil Extract to boost soil fertility!
• Prune Wisteria: Do this after it finishes blooming.
• Protect Berries: Use netting to keep birds away from ripening berries.
• Inspect for Damage: Look for signs of plant bugs, Japanese beetles, and bagworms. Ecoworm Potassium Soap is great for keeping pests at bay!

Mid-Atlantic

• Plant Summer Crops: Squash, cucumbers, pumpkins, and gourds.
• Divide Bulbs: Now’s the time to divide spring-flowering bulbs.
• Plug Gaps: Fill spaces left by spring bulbs with annuals.
• Watch for Pests: Groundhogs and rabbits can be a problem.

Midwest

• Deadhead Spring Bulbs: Prevent them from wasting energy on seed production.
• Plant Warm-Season Crops: Cucumbers, beans, squash, and gourds.
• Monitor June Bugs: Check for potential damage from these pests. Protect your plants with Ecoworm Potassium Soap!

Northeast

• Deadhead and Fertilize Bulbs: Keep them healthy by removing spent blooms and fertilizing. Boost your soil with Ecoworm Soil Extract!
• Plant Vines: Beans, squash, melons, and cucumbers need support.
• Direct Sow Annuals: Perfect time for planting summer annuals.

Pacific Northwest

• Fertilize Annuals: Keep them blooming beautifully. Ecoworm Soil Extract is perfect for this!
• Inspect for Daylily Pests: Remove and dispose of affected buds. Use Ecoworm Potassium Soap for protection!
• Plant Summer Crops: Beans, squash, melons, and cucumbers.
• Pick Strawberries: Enjoy your harvest!

Pacific Coast

Northern California

• Stake and Mulch Tomatoes: Help them stay healthy and hydrated.
• Monitor Roses: Watch for fungal diseases and pests. Keep them safe with Ecoworm Potassium Soap!
• Check Irrigation Systems: Ensure everything is working efficiently.

Southern California

• Sow Warm-Season Vegetables: Keep planting beans, melons, and squash.
• Fertilize Fruit Trees: Citrus and avocados need feeding. Use Ecoworm Soil Extract for a nutrient boost!

Southwest

• Check Irrigation: Essential for those hot days.
• Mulch to Conserve Moisture: Keep soil cool and moist.
• Harvest Dates: If you have date palms, it’s time to harvest.

Southeast

• Stake Tomatoes: Support their growth.
• Monitor for Fungal Diseases: Watch out for humid weather issues. Protect your plants with Ecoworm Potassium Soap!
• Fertilize and Deadhead Roses: Keep them blooming. Ecoworm Soil Extract is perfect for feeding your roses!
• Manage Tall Perennials: Stake or trim to prevent flopping.

Wherever you are, June is a month of growth and beauty in the garden. Happy gardening, and may your plants thrive!