20 May, 2016
May gardening jobs advice
Posted by: Geoff Davis In: Buildings|Climate change|garden|gardening|Gardens|grass|green|jardineria|jardines|lawn|Spring|Summer
Robin in May garden looking for worms after digging
Spring bulbs are dying back and flowers are appearing. This year there have been many heavy rain showers, so the ground is more wet than usual.
Butterflies brighten up your garden.
Your garden can start to look like a proper garden at last!
Vegetables
Sweetcorn courgettes, runner beans can be sown. So at regular intervals to ensure a constant supply later in the year.
Overgrown grass – time to cut
Remove any weak plants. Strawberries need netting to stop bird attacks.
Frosts might appear, although since we are now in climate change, this is rare in southern England. If frost, use fleece or protect buds etc.
Greenhouse
Make sure there is enough shading for young plants as they can overheat.
Water well, especially tomatoes and leafy plants.
Spray cucumbers with water.
Pinch out tomatoes to make them swell more.
Trees and Shrubs
Prune trees, shrubs, clematis. Cut out any green shoots or they will take over the plant.
Water newly planted tress and shrubs, in the evenings.
Grass
New grass should be watered in the morning if required.
Wildlife
Butterflies and bees appear.
Remove dead foliage from places, ponds, etc. Leave around for a day or two to let creatures escape, do not place straight into rubbish bags.
