Linder's Garden Center

June Gardening Checklist

General

Clean out and prepare your water garden now. Even if you don’t have space for a pond, you can make your own little water oasis in a container. Containerized water gardening can be fun for everyone. Linder’s still has a great selection of annuals and perennials.
Impatiens make a colorful addition to that shady spot.
Be sure with the warm dry weather that we are having that all of your plants are watered on a regular basis. They will probably need water every day. Watering in the early morning is best. Fertilize your pots once weekly.
Despite hot dry weather, weeds are growing vigorously this time of year. If you did not apply a pre-emergent weed inhibitor to your flower gardens, you will need to stay ahead of the weeds.
Now is the time to add that garden statue, birdbath or pond you have had your heart set on. Linder’s has a great selection of garden accessories for any size garden.
Stop in to pick out a great gift for Father’s Day. There are many annuals, perennials, roses, trees, shrubs, tropical plants, hanging baskets, combination planters and more to choose from at our Main Garden Center and all of our Flower Mart Locations. If plants aren’t the right gift for Dad, what about decorative garden art, statues, fountains, bird baths, books, gardening tools, gloves, bird feeders and bird food all available at our Main Garden Center in St. Paul. If you’re not sure what to get ‘Dad’, Linder’s Gift Certificates are the perfect gift! We can customize your Gift Certificate in any amount you choose and there is no expiration date allowing them to be used anytime of the year at our Main Garden Center in St. Paul, open year round, or at any one of our 50+ Flower Marts, open during the spring season.

Birding in Your Backyard

Clean your bird feeders and bird baths. Keeping them cleaned on a regular basis is important for their health.

Lawns

Your lawn also needs water in hot dry weather. Be sure lawns get around 1 inch of water per week. A good deep 1 inch soaking once a week is better than light more frequent watering.
As with your flowers, trees and shrubs, lawns should also be watered in the early morning.
Please be aware that many cities have watering restrictions with regard to lawn watering. Be sure to check with the city in which you live regarding any restrictions they may have in place.
With less frequent rains, move your mower to a higher setting (approx. 2.5 to 3 inches). Mowing less frequently and not as short, helps shade the grass and it takes less water. Never cut more than 1/3rd of the grass blade off when mowing.
Setting your lawn mower to mulch will add nutrients back to your lawn.
Keep lawn mower blades sharp so they cut the grass cleanly. Tearing grass makes it more susceptible to disease.
Apply weed and feed to your lawn when grass is moist, such as after a rain or heavy dew.

Vegetables & Annuals

Finish planting any heat-loving plants now that the soil temperature has warmed up- cucumbers, melons, pumpkins,
Add any hoops, cages, stakes to plant that are likely to need additional support throughout the summer (tomatoes, peppers, peas, etc…)
Remove dead flowers from annuals to promote continuous blooming during the summer.
For healthy tomato fruit to develop, they need to be evenly watered.
Be sure you fertilize your annuals every couple of weeks with a good bloom booster fertilizer such as Linder’s Pro Thrive fertilizer.
Mulch annuals to retain moisture and keep weeds in check.
Pull weeds when they are small- this will save time and effort later
Water and watch closely any new transplants until they become established

Trees, Shrubs, Roses, & Perennials

Shape and prune spring flowering shrubs (azaleas, rhododendrons, forsythia, lilacs, etc…) soon after flowering is finished.
Shear your hedges.
For a successful Rose program, Roses will need regular applications of a specialized rose food to ensure they reach their full size potential and produce abundant flowers. Feeding will also strengthen plants against pests, disease, and severe winter cold. Don’t forget to water your roses in the morning and at the base to reduce diseases.
Add any hoops, cages, stakes to plant that are likely to need additional support throughout the summer (peonies, delphinium, tomatoes,
Mulch perennials to retain moisture and keep weeds in check
Pull weeds when they are small- this will save time and effort later
Remove dead flowers from perennials to promote continuous blooming during the summer.
Water and watch closely any new transplants until they become established

Indoor Plants

Your houseplants definitely benefit from being outdoors during the summer months. They will need to be acclimated to the higher light levels so place them in a shady spot for a couple of weeks before moving them to their final destination. If you are not sure about the location, please check with your staff at Linder’s about your plant needs.
Be sure to fertilize every other week for optimum growth.
Now is also a good time to give them a good shower. This washes off the dust and dirt that accumulates on the foliage from the last couple of months.

Being Water Wise and Protecting Plants during Times of Drought.

Responsible watering practices entail more than just the water you use and when you use it. Here are a few items to help you conserve water and help your plants survive a dry spell.

Mulch all shrubs and trees heavily with 2 to 3 inches of mulch, this is important in conserving soil moisture and keeping roots cool to reduce the stress on the plants. Perennials quality is greatly improved by mulching as well.
Water deeply and slowly allowing time for the water to soak into the ground and applying it at a rate that produces minimal runoff.
All plants should be watered thoroughly before mulching and a slow release fertilizer added at this time would be beneficial as well.
The best time to water is in the morning. The water has the best chance of soaking into the ground and the plants can utilize the water during the heat of the day. If this is not possible, make sure to water in the evening when the sun has gone from the area.
Do not allow established, mature trees to dry out when rain has been infrequent. Even well established trees can die because they did not receive enough water. All it takes to keep them alive is one deep watering a week.

Be sure and stop in to Linder’s and pick up any items for your watering needs.

Don’t forget to occasionally sit back, grab a cold glass of lemonade and ENJOY all the beautiful color in your garden!

If you have questions or problems, our helpful customer service representatives will be happy to answer any questions you may have. We want you to be a successful gardener with less work!