June

Lawns form the heart of most gardens. Most lawns are made up from intricate mixes of grass varieties. But from a pollinator perspective lawns are a monoculture and although some grasses are larval plants for some moth species and grass does make pollen, grasses are wind-pollinated and not ideal food plants for most insects. However, the other plants that grow within a lawn, that you might detest, or class as weeds, are actually vital early spring food plants for our pollinator pals.

Time flies and we have been busy.  

June is a busy time on the allotment. The nights should now be frost-free, and the days are long, which gives you plenty of time to get on with the jobs that need doing. There are lots of jobs to do, including planting courgettes and runner beans, watering during hot spells and, of course, harvesting.

Here are some key allotment jobs for June.

Cultivate a lawn to be proud of this summer. From weeding to mowing, follow our expert guidance on how to maintain grass health – and keep your lawn looking thick and luscious.

Welcome to the June edition of the Grow Guides.  May was a wash-out and June is now off to a scorcher.  Now, with longer daylight and a warmer summer on the horizon, you can get the final seeds off to a flying start by sowing this month.

Nothing says Summer in the UK quite like the Great British Strawberry!