15/06/2026
June is when everything looks good…so it’s very easy to assume everything is good. The borders are full, the roses are out, everything feels lush and established. But from a design perspective, June can actually reveal quite a lot.
Are you planting for a few weeks of colour…or for year-round structure and interest?
What happens in winter when the perennials disappear? Is there groundcover keeping the soil protected and the garden feeling full, or does everything suddenly feel bare?
Has the planting been designed densely enough to suppress weeds and retain moisture naturally?
And then there’s the way the garden is being used.
Are the seating areas actually comfortable at this time of day? Is there enough shade? Does the space flow properly when people are outside more often?
June is also when water becomes really important, not just for the plants, but within the design itself.
A small water source, better irrigation, drought-conscious planting… these things matter more and more every year.
And sometimes the biggest mistake…Over-tidying. Cutting everything back too hard, removing the “mess”, trying to make a garden look too perfect, when often that’s where the texture, softness, and wildlife live.
