June Gardening Guide: Expert Tips for a Thriving Garden

June Gardening Guide: Expert Tips for a Thriving Garden Get your garden ready for summer with these expert tips from Michael, the Mediterranean Gardener. June is a crucial month for rose care, and Michael emphasizes the importance of tying in new stems horizontally to promote more blooms. He also demonstrates the proper technique for deadheading roses to encourage further flowering. Beyond roses, Michael highlights the last chance to take softwood cuttings from hydrangeas for propagation. 'It's your last month to take softwood cuttings of hydrangeas,' Michael advises, 'Select non-flowering shoots, which will root fast.' The video also covers planting summer bedding, pinching out tips for bushier growth, and the timing of feeding to encourage flowering. Moving citrus fruits outside and pruning olive trees are also discussed. Finally, Michael reminds viewers to water plants daily in warm weather, preferably at the base of the plant in the evening or early morning. With summer in full swing, these simple yet effective tips will help gardeners create and maintain a beautiful and thriving outdoor space.