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Just the JOB

Jobs for June

Stake perennials to help support soft new growth, which could quickly collapse after wind.

Trim faded leaves of spring bulbs when they start to die down naturally, usually six weeks after flowering. Dig up and dry off overcrowded ‘blind’ clumps, keep cool and replant in autumn.

✿ summer feed to green up the grass. Treat problem lawns with a combined lawn

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