June at Bernaville

June is a month of celebrations with World Environment Day, Fathers Day and the Summer Solstice towards the end of the month signalling that this is the best opportunity to spend more time in the garden, enjoying the long days and suns rays!

With the garden starting to burst into bloom, it is certainly one of the prettiest months to spend cultivating continual growth for the rest of the season. Bedding season is not over and we are still stocked up with a wide range to keep you going for longer and veg seeds or plugs can now be reliably planted outside without risk of frosts!

Tony’s top tip

We love helping our customers out with their hanging baskets and so selecting the right flowers for them is crucial to their success. You’ll want a tall upright plant for the central position of your basket, so we suggest an upright Geranium to provide masses of flowers throughout the summer with fillers like Brachyscome and Petunia surrounding it and then trailing varieties at the edges. Our favourite trailers that will cascade over the sides are:

Fuchsias for a semi-shaded spot.

Calibrachoa – previously known as Million bells or Mini Petunia looks fantastic draping over the side.

Bacopa – with pretty, dainty flowers, this creeping herb is a lovely addition.

Ivy geranium – a classic for a reason! These don’t mind partial shade either if you need to add them into a shadier side of the basket.

Illumination Begonia – bright colours and long flowering season, what’s not to love?!

All in all, baskets are extremely easy to take care of. Regularly water (even just 1 x mugs worth per day!) in the sunnier months and then feed every other week with an organic fertiliser. From plants that may start small, you will be able to grow and enjoy a stunning display of flowers and foliage all summer long!