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Succulents and cacti are popular on trend plants right now. They are hardy, drought tolerant and come in a range of varieties and colours. Many have striking architectural foliage. They will grow happily inside or out.
Plant them in well-drained soil or specialised potting mix and put them in a spot that gets plenty of sun. Avoid over-watering especially in winter when they tend to be slower growing.
Add some colour by popping in some flowering annuals. Good choices include pansies and favourites, violas. For flowering colour and hardiness you can't beat them. The bees love them too. Plant pansies and violas in a sunny spot, remove spent flowers and fertilise regularly and they'll reward with blooms for months.
Other great options for an explosion of colour include snapdragons and chrysanthemums. Both are sun lovers and will also grow well in pots.
A garden doesn't have to be just pretty. Get it working to provide for your dinner plate and put in some edibles. It's a good time to plant into fertile, well-drained soil, brassicas such as brussels sprouts as well as beans and carrots. Plant carrot seed straight into the garden bed.
June is the perfect time to re-pot your patio plants. Be sure to use a quality potting mix. If you're not sure what is best for your plant, ask a team member at your local store for some advice.
As a general rule, potted plants need re-potting every 12 to18 months. Over time nutrients leech from the mix, so you'll know when it starts to shrink from the edge of the pot that it's time for a refresh.
Give the vegie patch some love too by adding some fresh compost or manure. Mix it through the bed to rejuvenate the soil so it's ready for new plantings.
Add a layer of mulch to your garden beds or vegie patch. It will help lock in moisture and suppress weeds. If you're using pea straw, it will add nutrients to the soil as it breaks down.
Even though it's winter, there's still plenty to pick for the dinner table. Ready to pick this month are cabbages, cauliflowers, silverbeet as well as sugar snap peas and snow peas, which are delicious and crunchy.
It's great being out in the garden in June. There's nothing like being outside and in the sun to helps work off the winter blues. So, give it a crack this weekend.
Remember the Perfect Plant Promise. All our plants (except seedlings) are guaranteed for 12 months. If you're not 100 percent happy, return your plant (with the receipt or tax invoice) and we'll refund it.
Check out the wide range of plants online or visit your local Bunnings Warehouse to find out how you can bring your garden to life.
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.
