Ideal Weather For Outdoor Gardening

Gardeners can take advantage of the typically cool June weather in Southern California to plant

summer vegetables http://goo.gl/tz46wl , flowers and trees with out worry of heat-related plant

damage.

Vegetables for Small Areas: If you are restricted in your vegetable garden space, consider

planting vegetables which produce large quantities per plant. Included in this are cucumbers,

onions, peppers and tomatoes. Attach tomato plants on a trellis to free up much more space.

Plan Your Herb Garden Based On Water Needs: Many herbs require little water. Rosemary,

English thyme, oregano, lavender and sage all do well with minimal watering and little shade.

Other herbal treatments such as basil, chive and cilantro require moist dirt and indirect sunlight.

Plan the placement of your herb plants according to water requirements. For longer life of herbs,

touch back flowers as soon as these people appear. Coriander and basil tend to be examples of

quick-flowering herbs. Through pinching back again, plants grow much more leaves, and in

some cases, can continue to produce for a year or even more.

Plant Citrus fruit Trees: Grow citrus trees and shrubs in June for best results. Waiting until the

hot weather months of July and August puts stress on trees and shrubs when planted. Cooler

temperatures afford the best conditions for tree growing. If unable to plant trees in June, wait

until fall when the weather cools. Remember, when planting a tree, the hole ought to be at least

twice a large because the tree's root system. After putting the tree in the hole, fill the hole with a

mixture of soil conditioner and soil. Push firmly on the soil and water deeply and thoroughly.

The soil should be moist all the time for the first 3 to four weeks following re-planting. Apply a

two to three inch layer of mulch around the trunk to keep in moisture and to keep the soil

awesome.

Protect Your Garden From Animals: Numerous gardeners have a tendency their vegetable plants

with care only to see rabbits, squirrels or other animals eat the fruits of their labor. To protect the

garden, purchase 3/4" wire nylon uppers that rises two to three feet high and at least one foot

heavy into the ground. Flex the mesh wires away from the garden so bunnies cannot effortlessly

job more than. A natural animal repellant is actually crushed warm chili peppers scattered close

to your garden. Both rabbits and squirrels will remain clear.

Landscaping With Tropical Plants: If a backyard exotic paradise is in the plans, June is the time

to plant. Hawaii bamboo, ferns, hands, banana trees and shrubs, ginger, hibiscus, orchids and

bougainvillea just about all do well. June's mild weather reduces the stress of planting or even

transplanting. Contact us for more information about outdoor gardening equipment in Adelaide.