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June
Weed
After Iberis and Dianthus finish blooming, shear back half way.
Cut stalks of Iris to the ground. Let the leaves remain until fall.
Pinch back Chrysanthemum and all members of related families. Apply liquid fertilizer.
Remove criss-crossed or damaged branches of Malus (Crabapple), Cornus (Dogwood), Prunus (Cherry and Plum), and Pyrus (Pear).
Pinch back late summer perennials for height control: Sedum 'Herbstfreude' (can cut back to ½ when about eight inches) Monarda, Aster, Boltonia (by ½). Pinch off tips of Perovskia when twelve inches tall.
Cut off any winter-killed tips on Lavendula
Cut back Oriental Poppy stems immediately after flowering.
Shear the following perennials to the ground after bloom: all floppy Geranium and Nepeta (if you prefer a more tailored garden!)
Deadhead Campanula, Platycodon, Hemerocallis, Phlox, Scabiosa, Dicentra.
Fertilize Rosa
Look for fourlined plant bugs, bagworms and Japanese beetles.
Does the garden and its plants look like they need water???
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