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7 Garden DIY's for June

Now that the sun is finally making an appearance, it’s time to get going on those remaining garden chores before the arrival summer. Besides, the sooner we get these last few tasks finished, the sooner we can enjoy time in the garden.

These 7 Garden DIY’s for June will help get your outdoors in shape before the 4th of July.  From getting your fountains running to tidying up your porch, a June investment of extra attention to your outside can set your garden apart from the rest.

 7 Garden DIY’s for June

1. Braid Dying Bulb Foliage
Who wants to look at dying, yellow bulb foliage amid the exciting perennials of early summer? Emma loves to help me braid the daffodil foliage. We gently lay the braid down and stake it under the emerging plants.  The braids are beautiful and I don’t mind seeing a few of them peaking through the plants. A week after the 4th of July, we can gently tug the braids out of the garden after the nutrients have returned to the bulb.

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