There’s something magical about June in the garden. The days are longer, the sun is warmer, and every bed, border, and container feels alive with potential. This month is your moment to dig in, plant with purpose, and enjoy the sights and scents of a thriving landscape.

Celebrate National Pollinator Week
(June 16–22)

Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds play a critical role in garden health and food production. This month, choose native, nectar-rich plants like:

• Butterflyweed – A must-have for the butterfly garden.

• Coneflowers – Long-blooming perennials that are rich in nectar and beauty.

• Black or Red Chokeberry – Native shrubs that feed wildlife.

Looking for more pollinator favorites? Stop in and explore our curated selections of native plants that keep your landscape buzzing all season long or check out our list [here].

Perennial Gardening Month

Perennials beauty that returns year after year. This month, our experts recommend:

• Japanese Painted Fern Silvery-maroon fronds for dramatic shade garden texture.

• Kismet Yellow Coneflower Big, bright blooms all summer long with compact form and excellent pollinator value.

• Max Frei Geranium Low-growing, deer-resistant, and reblooming through summer with beautiful red fall foliage.

• Liberty Hosta A bold, slug-resistant hosta with striking yellow margins that lighten to creamy white. Great in shade to part-shade and a favorite of hummingbirds.

• Uptick Gold Coreopsis Golden-yellow blooms with a rich bronze center that attract bees and butterflies. Bred for a long bloom season and tidy growth habit.

• Blue Skywalker Speedwell Tall blue flower spikes that add a vertical element without taking up much ground space. Pollinator-friendly and perfect for sunny borders.

Want a professional touch? Ask about our DIY Landscape Design service or our full design-build team.

Summer Landscape Tips

Gardens in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a thrive in early summer when properly cared for. Here’s what to do now:

• Mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

• Weed weekly to reduce competition and disease risk.

• Deadhead spent blooms to promote repeat flowering.

• Water deeply, early in the morning, especially on hot days.

Not sure where to start? Stop in or give us a call—we’re happy to help!

Father’s Day Gifts That Grow

Plant a tree or shrub with Dad this Father’s Day and watch it grow for years to come. We also offer gift cards for the green-thumbed father figure in your life. Call or visit before June 16 to find the perfect living gift.