Artful Gardens: June In San Miguel, Planting The Future

By Rob Johnson

June in San Miguel de Allende marks a turning point. If your garden has survived the dry furnace of May, congratulations—it's earned a fresh start. Now, with the promise of rain hanging in the skies and the land beginning to stir, this is the moment to act. At Artful Gardens, we see June as the beginning of the most transformative season in the high desert.

After weeks of heat and dryness, the earth is hungry—hungry for water, nutrients, and attention. With the first rains on the horizon, now is the time to revitalize your garden, address hidden damage, and most importantly, plant.

The Season for New Beginnings

June is the ideal time to start a new garden or breathe life into one that’s lost its luster. With the rainy season nearly here, plants will take root quickly, supported by soft, damp soil and cooler nights. This is when we recommend planting your year-round foundation plants—trees, shrubs, and structural perennials that form the bones of a landscape.

Looking to add color? Go bold. Now’s the time to tuck in flowering perennials and grasses that will take advantage of the natural moisture and sunlight to grow full and fast.

If you’ve been dreaming of redesigning your space, don’t wait. Whether you're starting from scratch or overhauling a tired lawn-and-fountain setup, this is the best time of year to bring in a designer or work with a professional team to create something enduring and expressive.

At Artful Gardens, we often use boulders and mounding techniques borrowed from Pacific Northwest and Japanese garden design to bring a sense of permanence and quiet structure to a space.

The Garden Needs a Check-Up

Before the rains arrive, it's wise to do a full health check on your garden. The heat of May often leaves damage behind:

Grubs may have taken hold in stressed lawn areas. We recommend applying a preventative treatment now before they multiply. Insects, like aphids and spider mites, are often lurking in dry corners and under foliage. Look for curled leaves, sticky residue, or yellowing plants.

Overall fertilizing is important now, so your plants have access to key nutrients right before nature’s big drink. A balanced, slow-release fertilizer can do wonders this month.

And don’t forget your pots and planters—this is a great time to refresh container soil, repot overgrown plants, and rotate in some warm-season color. Just ask our crew member José, who recently reached into the back of a courtyard pot and got a sharp sting from a scorpion hiding in the rim. (He’s fine—gloves on next time!) But it’s a good reminder: if you're turning over heavy materials or cleaning up after a long dry spell, sometimes it’s safer—and easier—to let the pros handle it.

Indoor Inspiration

While the landscape outside begins its dramatic seasonal shift, June is also a great time to add ornamental plants indoors.

Peace lilies, pothos, calatheas, and fiddle-leaf figs thrive in San Miguel’s light and dry air when placed near shaded windows or courtyard niches.

They help cool the space, clean the air, and bring the sense of the season inside.

History Written in the Rain

For centuries, the people of the Bajío have looked to the skies in June. The first rains meant more than fresh water—they meant food, life, and celebration.

In the campos and even in-town orchards, the rains washed away the dust of the dry season, awakened crops, and nourished fruit trees weary from months of stillness.

Even today, that transformation is magic. Gardens that merely survive May begin to thrive in June. The land turns green, the scent of wet mesquite and fresh grass fills the air, and there's a collective sigh of relief from every living thing—plants and people alike.

Artful Gardens – Let’s Grow Together

At Artful Gardens, we specialize in turning inspiration into structure and beauty. We build gardens that last—gardens that are grounded in San Miguel’s history, adapted to its climate, and ready for what’s next. June is the month to begin again. Whether it’s a fresh design, a long-overdue refresh, or just some help planting and prepping before the rains, we’re here for it.

Let your garden thrive. The season of growth is here.

Whether you need help setting up irrigation, identifying pests, refreshing pots, or just want a seasonal garden update, Artful Gardens is here to bring beauty and balance to your outdoor (and indoor!) spaces. We specialize in thoughtful, low-water landscapes that thrive in San Miguel’s unique climate—and we always respect the land’s history while creating something new.

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