Keep your garden thriving (and flowering) this June

June is one of the busiest (and most rewarding) months in the garden. Here are a few quick, practical jobs to help you get great growth now and keep on top of the inevitable pile of clippings.

• Deadhead regularly – to keep repeat‑flowering plants (especially roses and bedding) producing blooms.
• Water thoroughly, less often – soak the soil so moisture reaches roots (containers and baskets may need daily checks in warm weather).
• Trim hedges and fast growers – (where appropriate) to keep things neat—always check for nesting birds first.
• Feed containers and hungry crops – to make the most of June light levels and growth.
• Stay on top of pests – keep an eye on slugs/snails and other problem pests while plants are young.

If you’re pruning, mowing and weeding over the next few weeks, the garden waste builds up quickly.

Our garden waste collection service makes it easy to keep your garden tidy—no trips to the tip, just regular fortnightly collections from your home*.

Join more than 11,300 residents by setting up your yearly subscription for £130.

A 240-litre garden waste bin costs £86 and can be ordered when you set up your subscription.

The small print

*Terms and conditions apply.

If you sign up in June, your collections will begin in July.

Availability of capacity may vary depending on where you live. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept new customers on our hard-to-reach rounds (calendars beginning with H).

Find out more on our website.