June is one of the most rewarding months in the garden. Roses are bursting into flower, borders are filling with colour, lawns are growing fast, and gardens begin to truly come alive for summer enjoyment.
As we move into warmer weather and longer evenings, it’s the perfect time to enjoy your outdoor space, or perhaps start thinking about how it could be enhanced.
🌸 Plants of the Month
Salvia
A true summer performer and loved by pollinators. Salvias provide vibrant colour for months and thrive in sunny spots with excellent drought tolerance.
Ideal for: Cottage gardens, Mediterranean schemes, pollinator-friendly borders.
Hydrangeas
Beginning to put on a spectacular display, hydrangeas bring structure and bold colour to shadier spaces and mixed borders.
Ideal for: Elegant planting, statement containers, shaded gardens.
Lavender
A timeless garden favourite. Fragrant, drought tolerant, and wonderful for bees, lavender brings a calming Mediterranean feel to any garden.
Ideal for: Borders, pathways, pots, and sensory planting.
Roses
June is peak rose season. Whether climbing, shrub, or traditional roses, roses are often the stars of the garden this month.
June Tip – Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage repeat blooming.
🌱 June Gardening Jobs
Here are a few important jobs for the month ahead:
o Feed pots and hanging baskets regularly
o Deadhead roses and flowering plants
o Lightly prune spring-flowering shrubs after blooming
o Stake taller perennials before summer winds
o Water newly planted shrubs and borders deeply
o Keep lawns maintained but avoid cutting too short during hot spells
o Watch for aphids, mildew, and early signs of pests
A little attention now keeps gardens thriving through the height of summer.
🌿 Thinking About a Garden Refresh?
June is often the month when a garden’s strengths and weaknesses start to show.
Perhaps borders feel tired, planting lacks impact, spaces feel overgrown, or your garden simply isn’t working the way you’d like.
At Mimosa Garden Services, we specialise in helping clients transform their outdoor spaces through:
- Garden makeovers and rejuvenation
- Border redesign and planting refreshes
- Seasonal planting schemes
- Garden reshaping and restoration
- Low-maintenance planting solutions
- Screening and privacy planting
Sometimes even a thoughtful refresh can completely transform how a garden feels.
If you’ve been considering improving your garden this year, now is the perfect time to start planning. Here are a few examples of recent projects we’ve completed.
🌼 Garden Inspiration This Month
If you’re looking for inspiration, why not visit a local garden this June?
RHS Wisley Outstanding planting inspiration, stunning borders, and beautiful seasonal displays.
Cliveden Gardens Wonderful formal planting and summer garden ideas.
You may come home with more ideas than expected!
🌿 Regular Garden Maintenance
We continue to offer flexible garden care to suit your needs:
🌿 Fortnightly Visits – Ideal for keeping your garden looking its best all season.
🌿 Monthly Visits – A great option for regular maintenance and seasonal care.
🌿 Ad Hoc Visits – Perfect for occasional help, garden tidy-ups, or seasonal jobs.
Whether you need regular maintenance or occasional support, we’re here to help keep your garden healthy, attractive, and enjoyable throughout the year.
🌞 Summer Diary Reminder
June and July are among our busiest months. If you are considering garden improvements, additional visits, or summer work, we recommend booking in advance where possible. Please get in touch to discuss availability.
🌿Thank you
Thank you, as always, for your continued support.
We hope you enjoy your gardens this month and make the most of the longer days and summer evenings.
Warm regards,
Basil
Mimosa Garden Services Ltd
Creating beautiful, thriving gardens 🌿