Why June is Prime Time for Planting: Tips for a Thriving Summer Garden

Annuals for Bold Summer Color
Choose heat-tolerant, nonstop bloomers like:

• Supertunia Vista® Bubblegum for trailing baskets and borders

• Angelface® Angelonia for upright color that loves sun

• Luscious® Lantana for pollinator power and drought resistance

Perennials for This Year & Beyond
Start your pollinator garden or beef up your borders with:

• ‘Denim ’n Lace’ Russian Sage – airy, aromatic, and bee-friendly

• ‘Cat’s Meow’ Nepeta – long-blooming and deer-resistant

• ‘Firewitch’ Dianthus – low-growing and fragrant

Shrubs That Bring Structure and Style
It’s a great month to plant container-grown shrubs like:

• Little Lime® Hydrangea – compact, colorful, and perfect for smaller spaces

• Lo & Behold® ‘Blue Chip Jr.’ Butterfly Bush – continuous bloom and pollinator-friendly

• Jazz Hands® Loropetalum – striking foliage and vivid spring flowers

Late-Season Veggies for Fresh Harvests
Quick-growing and heat-loving choices like zucchini, bush beans, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes can still go in now for harvests through August and September.

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💧 Tips for Summer Planting Success

1. Refresh Your Soil
Turn over the top 6–8 inches and mix in quality planting mix or compost to give roots room and nutrients to grow strong. Many of our Proven Winners perennials and shrubs come in soil-ready pots with professional-grade planting media.

2. Water with Purpose
New plants need consistent watering until they establish. Water deeply every few days rather than lightly every day—and aim for morning hours to reduce evaporation.

3. Sun Smarts
Group your plants by their sunlight needs. Most Proven Winners annuals love full sun (6+ hours), but some thrive with a bit of afternoon shade. Ask our staff or check the tags!

4. Mulch It In
Top dress with mulch to keep moisture in and weeds out—especially important for new shrubs and perennials.

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🐝 Plant a Pollinator Patch

June is peak time to plant for pollinators. Look for our Plant a Pollinator signage in-store and in the app for nectar-rich, pollinator-approved picks. Many Proven Winners varieties are top-rated by bees and butterflies, so you’re not just planting beauty—you’re supporting nature.

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📲 Garden Smarter with Our App

Explore plant lists, find pollinator tags, and get care tips on your phone!
Download The Country Barn app today: https://apjl.app/thecountrybarn

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Final Thought: Grow What You Love This June

At The Country Barn, we’re here to help you plant boldly, grow beautifully, and enjoy every moment in your garden this summer. From Proven Winners favorites to late-season veggies and pollinator havens, June is your garden’s launchpad for the season.

Visit us today—and let’s grow something wonderful together.