LANDSCAPING : Before midday, the moon moves through a flower day — a fine window for working with ornamental plantings. Transplant cosmos seedlings into their final spots, spacing them 30 cm apart in rows 40 cm wide; their feathery foliage fills gaps beautifully between more structural plants. Zinnia seedlings can go in at the same time: 25 cm apart, rows 30 cm — push them into warm, well-drained soil and they’ll reward you with weeks of vivid colour. If you have dahlia tubers still waiting, this is a strong moment to get them in the ground, 10 cm deep and 60 cm apart each way. Divide overgrown clumps of peony only if absolutely necessary — they dislike disturbance, so handle roots gently and replant with buds no deeper than 3 cm below the surface.
After the sign change around midday, the day shifts to a leaf day — a quieter, greener energy that suits foliage and structure. Use the afternoon to transplant cauliflower or broccoli seedlings raised under cover: set cauliflower 60 cm apart in rows 70 cm, broccoli at 50 cm in rows 60 cm. A handful of compost worked into each planting hole helps them establish without stress. On sandy soils, water in well and mulch immediately to hold moisture through the June heat.
ORCHARD : Kiwi plants are pushing out long side shoots right now — pinch them back to five leaves beyond the last flower to keep energy focused on fruiting. Check grapevines for any crossing or overcrowded shoots and remove them cleanly; good airflow now reduces disease pressure later in summer.