Stay above these early summer garden chores to avoid missing out on opportunities for plant propagation and turning small issues into big ones.
If time breaks down, this lists what to do during the summer before the cooler weather begins.
Priority Garden Chores

summer solstice
The summer solstice is the day of this year, the shortest night in the sunlight. In the Northern Hemisphere, it usually occurs around June 20th or 21st. It marks the beginning of an astronomical summer formula where the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, appearing directly above the cancerous tropics. After bliss, the daytime hours gradually begin to shorten.
Early summer brings long daytime hours, warm soil and stable growth. It indicates that a major gardening season is ongoing. There is a short but important window to tackle important tasks that can have lasting effects behind us.
Now, by making these chores a priority, you will be avoiding common issues and making the most of the opportunity not to appear again until next year.
Here are some suggestions:
1Check your garden every day
In addition to reliable garden resources, there’s nothing better than spending time in your garden to learn how plants grow and change. Daily observations allow you to discover new growth, track progress and discover potential pests and problems early. Especially in early summer when everything is developing quickly.
I always carry a phone to take photos and write down notes. Google Lens is also useful for identifying unfamiliar plants and insects.


2 Trains climbing plants regularly
If you’ve ever grown a rapidly growing grape, you know. Climbing plants such as beans, tomatoes, grapes and clematis become intertwined and messy even without consistent guidance.
It’s best to get a trellis before planting and support the post, but you may need to keep up while growing.
Prunes excess growth (if advised for each individual plant) and place Thai stems in place to promote a properly formed healthy plant. This helps make everything healthier, better looking and more productive.


3Supports tall bloomers
Tall plants, such as delphinium, often require support (like a bamboo cane) to prevent the stems of the top layer of flowers from breaking. Include them in your daily checks to avoid accidents.


4Propagate cuttings
Early summer is the time of spreading cuttings of flowering annuals, native plants, and coniferous trees. Plants like the roots of Coleus, Begonia, Geranium (Pelargonium), and Zinnia are particularly well-known from cuttings that have been photographed.
What are herbaceous plants?
Herbaceous plants are non-moist plants with soft green stems that return to the ground at the end of their growing season.
Herbaceous plant cuttings quickly develop roots at this time of year, but are more vulnerable to dryness.
Store cuttings in a protected area (such as a covered patio or porch). You can check the water every day if necessary.


5Protects vulnerable crops from summer stress
It is important to note that intense sun and peak temperatures are severe on many vegetable crops, especially cool seasonal crops such as radish, spinach, arugula and coriander.
What is the bolt?
When the vegetables produce flowering stems earlier than expected before the crop has had the opportunity to harvest, it is called bolting.
Bolting is not entirely preventable, but it can help slow down shade coverings, mulch and timely harvesting.
6Order seeds
If your spring vegetable crops are finished, make sure you have seeds or transplants (young plants) on hand for inheritance planting.
What is inheritance planting?
Planting inheritance simply means sowing new seeds in the same space where the crop was finished for continuous productivity.
Don’t worry about crop rotation (this explains why). Just provide the recommended growth conditions and the vegetables should do well.
7Water new plantings
Unless there is a truly consistent rainfall, new plants may need daily watering until the roots are well established.
You’ll need a nice, deep watering that reaches the entire root ball, especially along with mulch that helps keep soil moist, like shrubs, trees and hedges.
A lack of water is the biggest reason why new cedar hedges fail. Protect your investment and stay above watering. Such a drip irrigation system is useful.
8Maintain a compost pile
You can’t talk about priorities without a cry for the compost pile. Summer breaks down into lovely soil corrections with prime time for compost bin food scraps.
Continue adding greens and browns (using this guide) and turn the mountains regularly. When it looks like rich, rustic soil, gradually replenish nutrients in addition to the garden bed.
The nature of gardening is always something to do, but these are good tips before grabbing the summer growing season.


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