VEGETABLE PATCH : Today’s descending Waxing Crescent moon brings a root day energy, but with the perigee arriving this evening, take a gentler approach in the garden. Weeding between potato rows is a satisfying task right now — a long-handled hoe keeps you upright and clears competing growth before it takes hold. While you’re there, check that the soil is mounded up well around the stems; this encourages tuber development and protects against light exposure. Strawberry beds deserve attention too: clear any old straw or debris from around the crowns, top-dress with a thin layer of compost, and tuck fresh mulch beneath the leaves to keep the fruit clean and moisture in the soil.
ORCHARD : Run your hands along raspberry canes and look for any weak or crossing growth — remove these cleanly to improve airflow without reducing next season’s potential. Beneath apple trees and pear trees, a layer of well-rotted compost spread to the drip line feeds the roots quietly and suppresses weeds without any digging. In Mediterranean climates, fig trees appreciate a generous mulch around the base to retain moisture as temperatures climb. Keep notes on what you observe: a quick entry in the garden journal today saves real guesswork come autumn.
LANDSCAPING : Wisteria finished flowering? Tidy the spent flower clusters and check the support structure — a sturdy frame now prevents damage when summer storms arrive. Rhododendron and camellia beds benefit from a refresh of ericaceous mulch; two to three centimetres of pine bark keeps the soil cool and the pH stable.