Easy Garden Jobs for May
Summer is peaking its head around the corner and the thought of those long summer nights are not so far way. There are still plenty of jobs to do in the garden this May.
May is perfect to start (if you haven’t already) to pick rhubarb stems. Regular picking will enable more grow and continue grow throughout the summer. Remember to water and use liquid feed when required.
After the last frost (late May – June) you can begin planting out Broad beans, Runner beans, Peas, Onions, Garlic, Carrots, salad crops, Leeks, Strawberries. Consider planting them out on calm, cloudy day or in the evening. This will reduce shock on the plants giving them to best chance. Water plants well before and after planting.
May is tomato time. if buy plants to grow on in the greenhouse
- Plant out summer bedding plants including all hardy perennials & evergreens.
- Tie in rambling and climbing roses.
- Keep on top of your weeding, these will compete with for precious water, light and nutrients.
- Protect carrots from carrot fly by covering with fleece or mesh.
Take cuttings – Now is the perfect timeo to take cuttings from fuchsias, dahlias and pelargoniums.
