June Garden Checklist - Summer Landscape

[@amywright2243]

Finishing Saturday breakfast while watching your checklist so I know what I'll be working on. 🌹

[@susankuehnl77]

love seeing the overview of your gardens

[@kimbar11]

I really enjoyed this checklist. Thanks!

[@condritahenderson3763]

Great tips! Thanks, Jim!

[@kimsgarden777]

Thanks for sharing the tips of pruning time and the method. I have done pruning, but I didn't notice the proper time and the reason. Just I did it for removing the mess.

[@sashastarshanti3599]

Such helpful information... Thank you from a seaside cottage gardener in zone 8a, NC.

[@rebeccawoods4488]

Very interesting and helpful, as usual. Thank you!

[@barbarawall6349]

Thank you

[@flowerbanzai]

It is good information.

[@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead]

🧑‍🌾🇨🇦🧑‍🌾Wonderful share. Watching from Gander Newfoundland and Labrador Canada!

[@trace9657]

The repetitive pest statement is exactly why I gave up on roses and hibiscus (the ones with the large blooms). My grandma was always in an endless battle with Japanese Beatles. I had some of her items at my old house, but when I moved in 2017 I didn't bring them. I have not had a problem with Japanese Beatles since. I have noticed some on a Magnolia tree during flowering, but they haven't bothered anything else. This house had some of what grandma used to call "old timey cane roses." They bloom in May and look beautiful, but the blooms are done by the time the beatles show up. I brought some other flowers I got from grandma so her memory is here I just left the roses and hibiscus behind. I am also more aware of how treating for pests harm the beneficials that she was. Beyond that, she was 10x the better gardener than I ever will be.

[@cherylgreenfarb6623]

Black Krim… best tomato I’ve ever had. Heirloom variety though so doesn’t produce a ton. A couple of the same plant does the trick. For those looking for a great tasting tomato for a blt on wheat toast 🥰 look for seeds or the plants next year. If you love smokey flavors, it won’t disappoint. Easier to find seeds now as well as it becomes more popular.

[@SteveL2012]

Great content on precisely what to do in June. I have some boxwood and cedar deodara that need trimming/limbing up but I have been looking at them and pondering: when? Maybe later in the month, as we are having an unseasonable heat wave this long weekend. Know enough not to do it today! 😄

[@lovepeace4635]

You right , I will make a journal and map where to move my flowers because I moved some lilies and I made a mistake , I moved my casablanca lily last fall thinking was deep orange and red.

[@deloresr352]

I am in zone 7B, clay soil. Encore azaleas planted Oct 2020. They made it through -11 degree weather, bloomed then the spring rains came. They look pretty sad now... I used some pine bark during planting. I am thinking I planted in a spot that allows pooling during heavy rain. Living and learning.

[@hfhodges]

Questions about fertilizer: 1) when, or if, to use bone meal. 2) does fertilizer get old/ineffective? Do I need to discard/replace every year? Question about pruning: 1) My fall mums and Autumn Joy sedum get leggy early in the summer; I’ve just (late May) cut mine back hard, but not sure if I’ve ruined them. How far to cut back??? Question about transplanting: I’m afraid I haven’t been very successful with dividing and relocating some of my plants (Autumn Joy sedum, Carex look like fails). I am trying some daffodils, but skittish about trying with some of my hostas. Could you address that process? Container planting: I have several heuchera in pots with potting soil. Should I repot them with a pine bark soil conditioner? Seems like they are all healthy when they produce new spring leaves, but shortly show issues with leaf fungus I’ve had to deal with. Thank you. I am in a suburb north of Atlanta, 7b.

[@carmenbailey1560]

Always picking up some gardening tips . Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@Angela410R]

Hi Jim I was the one that asked you to question regarding hydrangeas and basically chrome plating the hydrangea. Did refer me to a specific video although that was not the one in which I needed. In that when you did not demonstrate how to do a hydrangea in the cloning process. I watched most of your videos and unfortunately I can't put my hand on the one in which you did the cloning if you could please direct me to that particular video I would really appreciate it I'm so sorry that I can't put my hand on it myself. As I have learned so many things from your videos I have failed to see that particular video I'm so upset about that but I would really appreciate your help in locating this video. I am so sorry for asking again for your help, the crazy Flower Lady it's okay because I know I am😂

[@LadyV757]

I have a huge locust problem!!! Any advice?

[@sxd29]

When and how often to prune Salvia?

[@alexandriamihalcik9202]

This checklist is so helpful! Thank you for sharing Jim.

[@daymoonfarm2903]

The notebook is an excellent idea!

[@mt2766]

Thanks, Jim, for the excellent summer checklist!

[@1luckychica1]

These are some of my favorite KZbin videos ever. Thank you!

[@carlblacklock7120]

How to plant a Fairy 🧚‍♂️ garden for a child please.

[@cldnichols]

Hey Jim. What kind of fertilizer are you throwing down in the video?

[@sharondvorak6914]

I divided my plot into zones. Each day except for the weekends, I work in a zone, pulling weeds, pruning, deadheading, etc. Keeps me from being overwhelmed.

[@judymiddleswart9350]

Yep zoning is great I plan to do that too.. I have many beds!!

[@hfhodges]

Yep, I try to stick with my zones, too. “Try to” being the operative words!

[@cindyrubin2606]

Mr. Putnam, Do you keep houseplants inside and if so, what are your favorites?

[@sxd29]

Thanks Jim. SO thorough and SO helpful!!!!!

[@holaizzy]

I just subscribed to your channel. I need advice on how to tell what type of soil I have. And how\where to plant my baby avocado tree and mulberry. I'm in deep East Texas. I believe it's zone 9.

[@davesalmon4483]

I got a new spring planted lawn. Want to either over seed and work on the weeds this fall. Any suggestions (Greensboro area)

[@ElizabethM824]

Thanks for all the timely reminders each month. These videos help me so much!

[@bk9852]

Just a great video packed with valuable information thanks, Jim!

[@lynamsden7681]

Great tips! Thank you for taking the time to educate us and keep us on track so we all have beautiful gardens.

[@lorilawton9546]

All of my Victoria salvia has aphids☹️I know you grew them from seed too. Is this typical for them?

[@gwenwalters3801]

You showed pruning back the daffodils, but what do you do with all the tulips? When they are done and yellowed do you pull them out since they are annuals?

[@carolinamoonslilenglishgar8580]

Good to hear all these job reminders, things I sometimes forget about 😊

[@dianearnold1604]

What kind of fertilizer do you use for your redbud trees just planted and lantana thanks I live near athens ga

[@BA-ef4pr]

Great tips! I use google sheets to transfer plant tag and other info so its all in one place. Its been a great help to reference topics.

[@marcellacoblentz8433]

Do you ever use Preen? I find it beneficial but seldom hear it mentioned and wondered what the opinion of others is with using Preen.

[@janetchen9707]

We moved in this property less than two years ago, the grass already here. How can I tell how low they like to be cut?

[@piamtzb3572]

Love this series 🌿

[@JimPutnam]

Thanks for watching!!

[@jeanniecollier6763]

I really thank you for all that you are doing on your channel due to me being so close to Raleigh it allows me to see what will thrive in our 'neck of the woods'.

[@dawnlapinski6292]

Perfect timing of this video. I had asked you about weeding after another video and my questions got answered today. Thank you.

[@xiomaramartinez3212]

Who said gardeners have the most easiest job in the world?? Is always something to do outside the difference is we love what we do!! Thanks for share Blessings

[@JimPutnam]

Thanks for watching!

[@terrinegron]

Thank you!

[@nancytaylor6956]

You said daffodils can be divided now. What about irises?!?

[@ckvoncan]

may not help everyone, but wanted to share...in 7b Huntersville, NC going to apply 0-0-7 pre-emergent this weekend to help our fescue yard battle the summer weeds.

[@HandcraftedintheFoothills]

Did ours yesterday

[@astridbreutzman2287]

I'm in zone 7B/8A (north east of Atlanta). I'm wondering - when do you pull out your winter/spring blooming annuals? My pansies add intense color (and still look good). Is there any reason why I can't leave them in the ground? They are currently located in a very sunny location (west side of house - gets hot afternoon sun).

[@sandy-rr1by]

i leave mine as long as they look ok, or til i want the space for something else. i especially love the viola!

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Jim, I've been on a quest for the past 5 years to eliminate lawn areas in my landscape, and I'm adding large shrub, annual, and perennial beds in place of grass. I love the wide diversity of plants that you have planted in your yard. It's a pleasure to see the changes every week, thank you. ~Margie

[@barbarapareti7706]

Great info!

[@RN-mn3jn]

I ordered roses yesterday for March 2022 arrival. I was just laying out and cataloging my fall vegetables I will be planting in late summer. I really believe in planning. I also plant throughout the summer if I find something I really like. I'm on the search now for the Let's Dance Blue Jangles hydrangea.

[@canuckviolet3322]

Hi, I happened to see those on Lots of Plants.. looks like they have a series of Let's Dance hydrangeas. Not sure what's on stock. I've had good experience buying from them.

[@RN-mn3jn]

@@canuckviolet3322 Thank you so very much. I will be looking into Lots of Plants ...I've never heard of them.

[@judygray7718]

Very informative, as usual. Thanks 🌿

[@susanmartin5465]

Always information I need! Very educational even for an experienced gardener.

[@JimPutnam]

Thanks for the feedback!!

[@anitahadley2871]

Is it too late to plant things from seed, cucumber and green beans? I couldn’t find smaller varieties in starts so I picked up some seeds.

[@JimPutnam]

I do cucumbers from seed all summer!

[@heathercole2447]

Great notes about the squirrel and bird friends! Havent gotten to enjoy a single strawberry yet 🤣

[@robinrummel1359]

You mentioned cutting back fall blooming perennials such as mums which I've always done and sedums which I've never done. I have a lot of the autumn joy sedum, is that one that could be cut back? They get pretty full on their own is why I ask. Thanks for all the great info and reminders. I don't need a list, just make sure to watch your monthly checklist videos! 😁💕👍

[@samarajarosh1038]

You can trim the sedum 1/3 and it will bloom later. I do mine 2 or 3 times depending on their height.

[@robinrummel1359]

@@samarajarosh1038 that's how I do mums. My sedum are about 10-12 inches tall. Do you think it is it too late to prune them?

[@jazzcanada2001]

Hello Jim......Do you ever get snakes in your garden? If so, what is the best way to keep them out of the garden? This is the second year this pair of ratsnakes visited me in my garden. I know it’s mating season and i do not ever want them to be here. I do not have tall grasses, or tall shrubs, i did board up the underneath of our deck, how in the world would they keep coming back?

[@lorainelester7532]

Snakes usually move in when there is other wildlife in the garden such as moles, chipmunks, etc., and once those critters are controlled, the snakes will move on. You can get snake repellants at the big box stores.

[@jazzcanada2001]

@@lorainelester7532 thank you…. Will find a good snake repellent….

[@kimberlym.3643]

Thank you for the information, Love your video's

[@judymiddleswart9350]

Loved this video right on target I’m determined to weed daily and then mulch again even as I’m recovering from knee surgery I was out this am pulling weeds! Last year it got out of control and will not I hope let that happen this year.. dread when our humidity hits!! Thanks Jim! Judy in Pensacola

[@cece_marie]

Really helpful guidance! When you said that this was the month that you'd lose control, I initially thought you meant with overbuying and running out of places to put things.... I'd add to create a routine for cleaning hummingbird feeders, birdbaths, fountains, and bird feeders. Having set days for these things keeps my birdbaths from getting full of algae or mosquitos. - Save "retired" kitchen scrub brushes and stash them with your hose, for quick work of cleaning birdbaths. - Consider adding a shallow tray of water with rocks near annuals for bees and butterflies to drink from - One preventative pest control thing that I do find that I *must* do is put down slug/snail bait.

[@glendapeters8899]

A good reminder to get my overgrown forsythia and azaleas trimmed up! I keep putting it off!

[@bethheerten1132]

And this is why I keep an ongoing "Jim says" list.

[@ericawentz2734]

Thank you for the detailed advice! I especially appreciate your point about documenting what you’ve planted where. As much as I love the surprise of watching plants emerge from the soil in spring, knowing what’s what is critical for long-term success.

[@elsagrace3893]

All the weeds are beginning to die at this time in CA. No more rain. No more weeds.

[@ericaallen3263]

Here’s a question for the group on pruning flowering shrubs - I have three large and leggy gardenias that I’d like to reset. I’m guessing they are 10+ years old - any experience hard pruning a gardenia? I’m a little nervous I’ll shock it 😬💖

[@judymiddleswart9350]

As Jim says gardenias grow on new wood so prune anytime they will be fine,, prune after they flower...also Jim has a site on pruning gardenias I’m almost sure

[@judymiddleswart9350]

You can prune after flowering.. check Jim’s site on that I’m sure he has one.. gardenias are pretty touch only take off 20 percent of plant

[@ericaallen3263]

@@judymiddleswart9350 thank you! 💖

[@WakieUppieYall]

@@judymiddleswart9350 I have a humongous gardenia plant that isn't flowering. Any tips on what to do? It's getting plenty of light.

[@beckyhagberg5211]

I enjoy watching the progress of your property. I plant all summer long also. Thank you for your videos. I’ve learned a lot from you! 👏🌺

[@birds-and-blooms]

I am glad you said that you pull a plant that is eaten year after year. I stopped putting in Petunias because they were eaten year after year and I did not want to keep buying bug/worm spray. They are beautiful and so many colors when I see them at the garden center. Can be tempting.

[@troywiggins4318]

Liking the addition of an assistant handling the camera work👍 gives a more natural presentation. Great info too!

[@benny123477]

Jim, still no back fence. Bennie

[@Angela410R]

I just received the clipping off of the hydrangea like your white one that has the long flower. I'm trying to root it in soil it's been approximately a week, how long should I give it and what should I do thereafter. I'm not quite sure what to do at this point could you please me some instructions? I live in Georgia and this particular cutting came from Alabama.

[@Suburbanoasis]

They usually take a couple of weeks for me to get roots started.

[@rewbew9345]

“I can’t remember anything 5 minutes later...” SAME here, Jim! I even have one of those fancy garden journals and can’t seem to stay on top of entering things in. However, I have watched your check list videos and have been jotting things down to add to a perpetual calendar so I can at least remember to do certain things each coming month for years to come!

[@Tofog22000]

Good pointers, especially around air circulation to reduce disease.

[@robertcorrigan9574]

Been fuming over a shipment of Japanese forest grass received this morning that looked like it had been shaken like martinis all the way from the plant farm. Thanks for bringing me back from the ceiling! Your show and gardens are the chill pill I needed

[@sandy-rr1by]

the cost alone, of japanese forest grass is enough to fume about. i don't blame you for being mad about its mistreatment. hopefully it will recover.

[@frutter7706]

Hi Jim, thank you for another helpful video. Please help me out with a question if you possibly can. Or any experienced gardeners out there! I’ve had queen of Sweden DA Rose for a year (planted last summer, thin canes, gave me one or two flowers last summer). This year the canes became black and wouldn’t leaf out. So I pruned them to a bud where the canes were green but the canes carried on dying and are now completely dry brown and dead. Will the rose ever grow new canes and come back? Or should I just plant something else in its place ... help please, so sad I lost this beautiful rose

[@angelabarker8611]

This is so helpful!

[@terryterry5797]

Hi Jim! Thank you for this informative video! Lots of great info. You mentioned that you don’t like to spray your plants...I don’t either. The only plant in my garden that I keep seeing pests get into are the roses. The leaves always get eaten by something. This year I started spraying them with a popular rose spray, but have not seen any visible results. This video confirmed that I need to get rid of them, unless you have some anti-spray solution for me or if someone else reading this could offer some tips, I would really appreciate it!

[@RealBradMiller]

We had zoysia in our yard in Pinehurst. That stuff was like a carpet and unbelievably soft it was unreal, rarely needed a mow!

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

We have a heatwave for a few days in the UK 🇬🇧 so I’m definitely relaxing and enjoying my hard work in the garden with my KZbin close by 🤣 amazing information Jim so glad you do this on your channel 😊

[@ede-jomadden8182]

Do you have any flowers planted below bird feeders? Looking for advice, as nothing I planted last year seemed to like it there. Shaded. Thank you.

[@Tylanthia]

When is the best time to prune to avoid upsetting nesting birds? I would think now is a terrible time (given most birds are nesting atm).

[@Checkthefineprint]

My backyard here in Charlotte is shaped just like yours with a storage bldg also. I kept zoysia and eliminated centipede kinda like where your natural areas are. I’m thinking of doing what you have done. I love the design and your super helpful videos. Thanks

[@cynthia3157]

Do you have a water harvesting system in place?

[@katiekane5247]

Jim, as my Kale went to seed, they became aphid attractors. Do I need to throw out all the soil from the big containers they were in? I cut the buggy plants & left them out in a cleared lot for the birds, far from my garden but wonder about the soil under them.

[@sherryporter8647]

Jim what do you think about coco liners for hanging baskets. It appears to me that the water doesn’t drain thru as much while I’m watering. Do you think the flowers are more prone to rot in them. Thanks.

[@mudchuk]

The biggest lie I tell myself: "I'll remember" 🤣🤦

[@Graycat1735]

Me, too! And I believe myself every time!🤣❤

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

That is so true Jenny xx

[@rutepeixinho6135]

@@Graycat1735 H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H Hugoh Hugo H H H H hhhh Hhhhhhhhhhhhhh H hum H H H H H Huntington Hugo Yyiiiie?

[@thefitzs]

Always!! 😆

[@Graycat1735]

Lots of great info (as always)! I keep looking at that hypericum 'Brigadoon' planted in front of your 'Carolina Midnight' loropetalum. The combo is stunning! Can the hypericum be invasive? How much sun does it need? I have googled it multiple times and the info in all over the place. (I am in North Alabama, zone 7B with heavy clay soil... as far as climate and soil type, I could very well be your neighbor!)

[@dorindajenkins7825]

👋😃

[@elementalsound7186]

Is it too late to plant bushes or trees?

[@lorainelester7532]

No, do it now!

[@verawallace9055]

Make sure to water them in, I remove two Euonymus Bush last year ,and the guys that remove them did a lousy job, if it wasn't for my constant watering they probably wouldn't Survive

[@emmalavenham]

BTW Highly recommend researching plants online or in books and buy them as soon as they arrive in the nursery --- even before they bloom. Plants are flying off the shelves. There are just too many people gardening now...

[@ericaallen3263]

*presses play* is it time to relax yet?!?! 😫😂💖 thanks Jim

[@janiefunk5144]

Thank you for all the good tips! I finally eliminated the worst of my butterfly bushes and will be monitoring the earwig damage on the remaining.

[@jebprendergast101]

June is when I typically poop-scoop the lawn! I find if I let it go any longer the yard gets that “city zoo in August” smell as the weather heats up here in zone 7a.

[@GinaCriv]

Soooooooooo much valuable information...like going to gardening school. The biggest take-away I get from you is relax, don't stress, and enjoy your garden. Thank you.

[@amberkay521]

Always love the monthly checklist. Am I just now noticing that you have a cameraman? Or is this new to the last couple videos?

[@kathrynstull6158]

That opening music sounded like These Days by Nico, is it a version? Love that tune so much. Thanks for another wonderful guide!

[@scottbell6698]

Hi Jim Thanks for your great clips, I love your channel. My garden is in a place called Leura in the Blue Mountains New South Wales Australia. Not sure what zone I'm in, maybe someone who also subscribes can tell me. We're 100kms West of Sydney at an elevation of 990m. Keep up with the fantastic information.

[@MichaelOssen]

First

[@lorainelester7532]

I’m # 3513 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gloriafong2376]

Enjoy & learn a lot from your monthly checklists. Appreciate the depth of your teaching & common sense approach. Am getting to be a better long term garden planner. Thanks.

[@judymckerrow6720]

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