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South Wales Guardian
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- South Wales Guardian
What to do in your garden in June? Roses, strawberries, weeds
With this in mind, you might be wondering where you need to focus your efforts in June, as the hot weather really kicks in. From knowing how often you should be watering plants, to caring for your rose bushes and the best homemade spray to keep bugs at bay, there's plenty to be getting on with. Kris Collins, nursery manager at Suttons, told Country Living: 'June is one of the most exciting months in the garden. 'Everything's growing at full tilt, the days are long, and there's still time to shape the season ahead. 'Whether your plot is container grown on a balcony or a large back garden, there's plenty you can do now to keep it thriving and looking lovely.' Country Living said: 'Watering becomes critical in June, particularly for containers and any newly planted specimens. But if you're wondering how often and the exact time of day you should water your plants, Kris added: 'Aim to water early in the morning or late evening to reduce evaporation. 'This is also a key month for feeding. Use a high-potash feed for flowering plants, and a nitrogen-rich fertiliser for leafy greens.' As Aphids, slugs, and caterpillars appear more than usual in the warmer weather, Kris shares it's important to 'keep an eye out and act early". 'Squash aphids by hand or spray with soapy water, and use nematodes for slugs. 'Companion planting, like popping marigolds in your vegetable plot, can also help keep pests away.' Keen gardeners should remember to feed and water strawberry plants, but 'make sure you cover them with net as soon as the berries appear, to ensue the birds don't get to your precious crop first,' according to Country Living. Have you planted any strawberries this year? (Image: Getty) As the high temperatures appear in June, 'increase watering of any newly-planted roses to every other day, and established plants to once a week'. Country Living also suggests that if you have roses planted up in pots, you will need to water them every day if the hot weather continues. It added: 'Check for any signs of pests and diseases, as there is a greater chance of infestation in hot weather. 'Roses are hungry plants so remember to give them a liquid feed high in potash every two weeks to keep the blooms coming. 'Continue to deadhead roses to keep them looking their best. This will encourage more blooms, especially later in the year if they are a variety that has a second flush.' Have you noticed your grass growing fast due to the warm weather and many spells of rain? Try to mow your lawn once a week, 'raising the blade during dry spells to avoid stressing the grass,' Country Living reveals. The home and garden experts said: 'Keep a hoe on hand to stop weeds multiplying, especially after a few days of rain combined with warm weather, when they will sprout even more rapidly. 'Weeds can quickly take over the garden by the time June arrives, so it's important to keep them in check.' Introducing the RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year: Philadelphus Petite Perfume Pink 🌸 Over 10 years in the making, this is the world's first ever pink Philadelphus. The RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year celebrates outstanding plants with a new or improved feature. Each year, exhibitors in the Great Pavilion at RHS Chelsea are invited to submit new plants to the competition ahead of the Show. Entries are carefully considered by a shortlisting panel of RHS and industry experts, who whittle down the number of contenders to less than 20. These shortlisted plants then go on to be displayed at the Show where, on Press Day, members of our RHS Expert Groups view them and elect a winner. The Groups' decision is based on three criteria: novelty and innovation, garden performance, and likely appeal for UK gardeners. The final vote is informed by the entry information submitted ahead of the Show, and the 'wow' factor of the plants on display, which the Philadelphus Petite Perfume Pink has in abundance! Additionally, the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) recommends the following garden jobs to have a go at this month, including: Recommended reading: Expert shares 90p tea hack that improves your garden's health and deters pests Expert shares best time to water your plants on a hot day Expert shares egg and vinegar hack that will help plants thrive this spring If you haven't added any new flowers to your garden yet, there's no need to panic as you still have time, according to Topsoil Shop. The garden specialists explained: 'It is, in fact, very much the case that in milder areas tender bedding plants should be planted out in late May or even early June. 'This is to ensure that they are not destroyed by harsh weather conditions. 'With this in mind you can still take the opportunity to plant for this summer now and this is perhaps the best possible time to plant tender bedding plants such as begonias and salvias.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
These Are the Top Trending Baby Names in the U.S. Right Now, According To Google
While our parents painstakingly flipped through baby books to decide on a name for their child, parents nowadays are turning to Google. They are picking a moniker based on certain aesthetics (i.e., 'old money names') and looking for ideas on nicknames and meanings behind popular names using the search engine. Google just released a list of the top trending baby names for 2025, based on search volume, and there are some surprising results. Sutton. This name is the top trending baby name, which has English origins and means 'from the south farm.' Famous Suttons in recent years include Sutton Foster and Sutton from The Bold Type, played by Meghann Fahy. Theodore. This Greek name means 'God-given,' with recent stars like Theo James like assisting in the craze. Sadie. It's no surprise this name is top on the list, which means 'princess' or 'mercy.' Sadie Sink comes to mind as a recent famous Sadie. Amelia. This pretty name means 'industrious,' 'striving,' and 'defender.' The most famous is Amelia Earhart, of course. Athena. In Greek, Athena means 'Goddess of war.' Recently, Princess Diana's niece Lady Kitty Spencer named her daughter Athena, too. Aria. This melodic name means 'gentle music.' In pop culture, Aria was the name of Lucy Hale's character in Pretty Little Liars. Violet. Literally meaning 'flower,' the name violet is pretty and popular. Violet has been the name of many characters in films and books, like in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Series of Unfortunate Events, and The Incredibles. Zion. This Biblical name means 'monument,' 'raised up,' and 'sepulcher.' Recently, Nicholas Duvernay played Zion in The White Lotus. Milo. This name means 'merciful,' with one of the most famous being Milo Ventimiglia. Lincoln. This name means 'lakeside colony' and is the name of one of our most famous presidents Abraham Lincoln. Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard named their daughter Lincoln, meaning this can be a cool gender neutral name as well. Google also released a name of top trending 'nicknames for' list, which shows that people might want to name their kids one of these if they can come up with a cool nickname idea. More from SheKnows Japan Just Banned 'Sparkly' Baby Names in a Wild New Law Laura Clementine Adrian Genevieve Jeremiah Other trending names searched include the following: Old money names Timeless names Old people names Normal names Plant: Elowen Celestial: Estelle Ocean: Marin Flower: Aster Moon: Shashi Last month, the U.S. Social Security Administration released its annual list of most popular baby names in 2024, and two names were also on the list for Google searches. These were Theodore, which was fourth top boy name, Amelia, which was the third top girl name. It seems to show that these Google searches are translating to parents actually choosing these names. If you're expecting a baby this year, choose one of these if you want their name to be trendy!Best of SheKnows These '90s Girl Names Are All That and a Bag of Chips 26 Stunning, Unique Jewelry Brands & Pieces for Teens 19 Celebrity Parents With Trans & Nonbinary Kids
