June has arrived, and it’s the perfect time to show your garden some love! Giving your plants a little extra care now will set them up to flourish all summer long. Not sure where to begin? We’ve got you covered! Check out our June Garden Checklist—packed with plant care tips, planting suggestions, and more tailored for your Texas garden.
WHAT TO PLANT IN JUNE IN TEXAS?
Sun Tolerant Annuals
Summer is just around the corner, and the rising temps are starting to show it. A warm breeze is sweeping across our Texas landscapes, bringing with it the excitement of more time spent outdoors. Now’s the perfect time to create your own outdoor oasis—filled with plants that love the Texas climate as much as you do!
Add vibrant color to your garden with plants that love the Texas sun! For sunny spots, choose heat-tolerant favorites like Cora® XDR Vinca, Pentas, Lantanas, Zinnias, Purslane, or Sweet Potato Vines.. These sun-loving blooms will thrive all summer long, keeping your landscape bright and beautiful.
Got a shady area? No problem! Bring it to life with bold, eye-catching foliage like Coleus or Caladiums—perfect for adding texture and color where the sun doesn’t shine.
Tropical Plants
Grow your own tropical oasis, right in your garden! Now’s the perfect time to plant bold, beautiful tropical annuals that thrive during the summer. Add a splash of the exotic with Tropical Hibiscus, Esperanza, Bougainvillea, Mandevilla, or colorful Crotons. With the right plants, you can create a lush, vacation-worthy retreat just steps from your door!
Edible Plants
Grow with purpose—plant for the sun and sustainability with edible plants! There’s nothing more rewarding than harvesting your own fresh produce. Soak up the sunshine with sun-loving edibles like juicy tomatoes and vibrant peppers, perfect for summer meals straight from the garden.
Elevate your cooking with the fresh flavors and delightful aromas of homegrown herbs like basil, chives, cilantro, and more. Whether you’re planting in garden beds, raised planters, or containers, growing your own food is a delicious way to connect with nature and make the most of your outdoor space.
Trees & Shrubs
Refresh your garden or elevate your landscape with beautiful shrubs and trees! Add structure, texture, and year-round appeal with premium picks such as Crapemyrtles, Boxwoods, Texas Sage, Vitex, and more. Plant now for a strong start to the season and be sure to hand-water your new additions every other day during the summer to help them establish and thrive.
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HOW-TO KEEP YOUR PLANTS HEALTHY?
Feed Your Plants
Summer is an essential time to feed your lawn, garden, and landscape plants! Make it easy with Calloway’s Natural Lawn & Garden Food. Our exclusive 10-3-1 formula includes nutrients plus COFFEE-K™—organic matter made from real coffee grounds—and Sigma Agriscience Biologicals™ to enrich soil and support healthy growth. Perfect for lawns, veggie gardens, and flower beds!
Don’t forget to feed your hanging baskets and container gardens! Keep blooms vibrant and foliage healthy with Calloway’s Premium Plant Foods —specially formulated with key nutrients to help your plants thrive with bold, beautiful color. Plus, it’s low-maintenance—just apply once every 30 days to 45 days, making it an easy step that delivers big results for your space’s vibrancy and overall health.
Garden Pest Control
Pests can be harmful to your garden. From webworms to chinch bugs and slugs to fire ants, these little creatures can impact the plant health of your garden, grass, and more. Our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals experts at Calloway’s and Cornelius recommend you take action with garden pest control products like Bonide® Eight® Garden & Home Power Sprayer, a water-based, ready-to-use formula that protects your yard from over 130 insects. Use listed vegetables, roses, lawns, and other outdoor plants to combat ants, aphids, beetles, ticks, and more.
Natural Garden Pest Control
Looking for a natural approach to pest control? Keep your outdoor spaces pest-free with Nature’s Creation® CedarRepel Insect Repellent Red Cedar Granules. These powerful granules work against a wide range of unwanted visitors—from mosquitoes, ants, and beetles to termites, grubs, and even scorpions. Plus, they help deter pesky slugs, snails, and snakes, making your garden safer and more enjoyable. Easy and long-lasting, CedarRepel is a natural way to protect your home and yard from a variety of pests.
Monterey B.t.RTU is a biological insecticide that kills damaging caterpillar-type insects but has no effect on bees, birds, earthworms, ladybugs, or other beneficial insects. Caterpillars eat treated foliage and immediately stop feeding and damaging plants. This product is for use on vegetables, fruits, ornamentals, trees, and shrubs. It is OMRI Listed® for organic gardening and can be used up to the day of harvest on edibles. Also, it is very easy to apply! RTU stands for Ready To Use!
Need to stop slugs? Try Monterey Sluggo® Plus. These easy-to-use pellets are great for controlling slugs and snails as well as earwigs, crickets, pill bugs, cutworms, and sow bugs. It can also be used on ornamentals, vegetables, fruit trees, berries, and lawns. Plus, it is OMRI Listed® for organic gardening.
For more pest control products and information, visit our website today!
SHOP FOR PLANTS WITH EASE
At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have convenient ways to shop for your garden! To best serve you, shop our local open-air stores or shop online for Curbside Pickup or delivery!
Stop by today and explore the beautiful selection now! Have questions? Ask our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals; they are here to help!