THE GARDEN IN JUNE

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 130, 3 June 1937, Page 26

THE GARDEN IN JUNE

Although this is somewhat of a slack month in the garden, the future success largely depends upon the work done now. Both in the vegetable and flower sections efforts" should be made to get all the ground dug over.. ■ ■■. \ At this season of the year hoeing is ineffectual', so weeds must either.be removed by hand or dug under. Among growing plants, especially in the flower garden, a certain amount of hand weeding will, have to be done as there Is not always sufficient space between the. plants to use the spade. , ■ ■ Rose pruning should be commenced this month, also many decorative shrubs and trees. Hedges may also be clipped. • Seed sowing should be confined to boxes except in localities where the soil is very well drained, such as seaside gardens where the soil ■is sandy, where the' hardiest seeds may be sown outside on raised beds for preference. Plant roses, ornamental shrubs, and .trees, hedges-, etc., always being careful to cut back any damaged roots' and to be sure that when planted the roots are spread out to their full extent. Chrysanthemums may be propagated as soon as the sucker growths are from 4to 6 inches long. Tall, straggly growths are not suitable. . ' Dahlias may be cut down and the tubers lifted and stored. Perennial plants may be lifted, divided, and replanted.. Vacant .beds should be dug over and enriched with humus and manure.' In the vegetable garden very little sowing can be done yet, but. a few rows of turnips and winter spinach may be put in and a small quantity of lettuce seed. Where possible ridge up the soil and sow on top of the ridge. 1 Broad beans may be sown. Allow at least 6 inches between the plants and 2ft to 3ft between-the rows. Strawberries require to be kept free from weeds and as they are surface rooting, hand ' weeding is necessary. / Cabbages and cauliflowers may be planted. Those which were planted last month will benefit if they have the soil drawn up round "the stems. This not only keeps them firm in the ground but also •runs- the moisture away from, the roots. .......