July sees us well and truly in the midst of the cooler months but that means it is also a great opportunity to tackles some of those jobs the hotter temperatures make difficult – or just plain uncomfortable. If you’re planning on creating a new path, digging a pond or building a new veggie garden, now is the time to get into it. You’ll build up a sweat but it won’t be as bad as trying to get it done while it’s hot.
Winter is upon us. While June is usually a transiting month, July definitely has a cooler temperature and we may not feel like getting out there to do any gardening. But if food production is as important to you as it is for us, put your gumboots on and get planting!
Growing your own food provides a relaxing hobby. Your July garden chores are an excuse to take some time out in the garden on a regular basis, provide a great learning experience for the kids and helps you to know exactly where your food is coming from and what’s gone on it during the growing process.
Growing a thriving garden in Perth comes with its own unique issues; we live in a hot and dry climate so it’s important to take care of gardens and lawns in the most appropriate way for our local environment.
June is starting to get colder and it doesn’t really feel like the time to be doing much gardening. However, some veggies will grow nicely in Winter so don’t give it up completely! In this article we’ll give you a list of the fruit and veggies to plant in June in Perth.
Here is your list of veggies to be planted in June in our Perth Gardens, – note it isn’t an exhaustive list, just to get you started.
Make sure you hop on our Facebook page to share your favourite plants for June and send us pictures of your garden arrangement and to follow our latest tips and tricks on gardening.
Beans Runner
Beetroot
Broad Beans
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Chives
Garlic
Kale
Kohl Rabi
Leek
Lettuce
Onions
Spring Onions
Parsnips Peas
Potatoes
Radish
Silverbeet
Spinach
Swede
Turnips
Growing food tip of the month
Fruits and vegetables typically like six hours of sunshine every day so ensure that you place your vegie patch in a sunny spot, although some shade from the hot westerly sun is advised (in Summer). Don’t forget that conditions change throughout the year – particularly in relation to shade from surrounding buildings and trees – so consider the year round conditions before picking the right spot.
Don’t forget to jump over to Facebook and ‘like’ the Perth Gardening page.
This planting guide is a general reference intended for home gardeners. We recommend that you take into account your local conditions in making planting decisions. For specific advice, please contact Perth Gardening.
It is now the beginning of winter, and time to make sure your plants, gardens and lawn are ready for the colder temperatures on the horizon (even in Perth).
Shrubs, Trees & Climbers
Trim trees and shrubs to allow sunlight to reach plants and lawn below
Plant bare-rooted shrubs and trees
For smaller gardens, the deciduous crabapple and crepe myrtle trees can be planted now
Add a layer of straw around the base of newly planted roses to protect the young stems against the cold
Bulbs, Perennials & Annuals
Plant lilium bulbs as directed and hippeastrum bulbs with the top of the bulb protruding from the soil
Divide out daylilies and spread to other parts of the garden
Prune back asangua camellias once the flowering has finished
Tubs & Containers
Reduce the amount of water given to any indoor potted plants and move them away from heaters. Occasionally mist with water to maintain their humidity
Lawns & Hedges
It is now probably too late for fertilising your lawn or any plants that will go dormant over winter. Most plants are slowing down during winter and fertilising will just leach into the soil, wasting your budget and may pollute our fragile nature.
Treat any weeds and pests to stop them from taking over during the colder weather
Gather any fallen leaves and debris to allow sunlight to penetrate and to avoid disease caused by rotting vegetation
Top tip
June is the month to make your citrus tree selections and get them planted. Talk to us for expert advice on the best varieties to suit your needs and your specific location.