Moor to Grow: June in the Garden
31.05.2025
Alex’s June Gardening Tips
Your monthly guide from Alex, plus plant picks from Kerstin and David
Welcome to our June gardening update – your monthly source of inspiration, advice, and plant favourites, straight from our team at Moss & Moor.
June is a busy month outdoors, with plenty to do to keep your garden looking its best. Here are Alex’s top gardening jobs to tackle this month:
- Feed baskets and containers every 2–4 weeks with a liquid fertiliser
- Support tall perennials with canes or metal rings
- Boost your lawn with a seasonal feed treatment
- Sow biennials like wallflowers, foxgloves and honesty
- Check roses for black spot and mildew – spray if needed
- Stay on top of weeds – use hoeing or weed fabric
- Tie in new growth on climbing plants (clematis, honeysuckle, etc.)
- Keep bird baths topped up in dry weather
- Apply a mulch to help retain moisture around your plants
June Plants of the Month
Plant of the month
Chosen by Kerstin
Astilbe
“Astilbes are wonderful for brightening up those tricky shady spots – they’re low-maintenance, yet so rewarding.” – Kerstin
This month, Kerstin has picked Astilbe – a graceful, shade-loving perennial that brings elegant texture and long-lasting colour to the garden. Loved for its feathery plumes and reliable blooms, Astilbe is ideal for damp, semi-shady borders or woodland-style planting.
Why We Love It:
- Shade tolerant
- Moisture-loving
- Adds softness and structure
Kerstin’s Top Care Tips:
Maintenance: Mulch yearly and divide every few years
Light: Best in partial shade, tolerates sun if kept moist
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, and well-drained
Some of our favourites:
💗 Astilbe ‘Deutschland’ (soft pink)
❤️ Astilbe ‘Fanal’ (deep red)
💜 Astilbe ‘Amethyst’ (lilac-pink)
Looking for advice on planting the perfect shady spot? Speak with Kerstin and the team next time you visit 🌿
Houseplant of the month
Chosen by David
Aglaonema
“Aglaonemas are so easy to live with – beautiful, undemanding, and full of character.” – David
David’s pick for June is the Aglaonema, also known as Chinese Evergreen. With its stunning patterned leaves in silvers, greens and pinks, it adds elegance and calm to any indoor space. Even better? It’s low maintenance, air purifying, and perfect for beginners.
David’s Top Care Tips:
Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal – paler varieties need more light
Water: Water when the top few inches of soil are dry
Humidity: Mist regularly for best growth
Height: Can grow up to 1 metre
Pet safety note: Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Need help choosing the right houseplant for your home? David and the team are always happy to help!
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