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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Francesca Clarke

How to Water Plants in June So They Keep Blooming Through the Hottest Days of Summer

Courtyard garden with seats, table and flowers.

If your garden plants are struggling and less than impressive, then it's likely time to look at your watering regime. June is a month when it's so very easy to let watering slip, as the weather is usually fairly clement, with sunshine and showers plentiful. But that could be where you're going wrong.

As luck would have it, in the majority of sad midsummer garden situations, genning up on the problem and tweaking your care routine is all that's needed. I'm going to guide you through the reality of summer rainfall and when to water a garden, and point you in the direction of a thriving June backyard without the need for too much fuss.

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