Keep up with jobs such as weeding, mulching and staking plants. It is far easier to do these jobs a little at a time as needed rather than getting behind and having to make a major effort. Do not forget to water regularly as needed. This has been an unusually dry spring and early summer, and our gardens, lawns and even trees will need our help if the dry weather continues. Anticipating an abundant harvest next month, keep fig trees well watered if weather is dry.
Drought stress is a leading cause of fruit drop in figs.
Keeping the area under the tree well mulched will also help. Cut back canes of blackberries that produced earlier. Shorten the vegetative canes that will produce for you next year if needed to keep the plant under control. A second application of fertilizer may be made to lawns in June or July. This is especially important if you are trying to encourage growth of a recently planted lawn or a lawn that needs to grow to cover damage.