Tuesday May 21 , 2013

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May Garden Jobs

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secateurs-240Every month brings with it a list of jobs that need doing in the garden and May is no exception!  This is a busy time of year generally and this year is no exception. Everything is a little late because of this year's weather but there is much to do.  Your garden will benefit from TLC this month to give it the best chance of performing well for you during the summer months.  Some May garden jobs for that list of yours...

 

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May Gardens

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springflowersSummer should be well on its way this month with warmer and longer days but given the April we've had this year there's a delayed feeling in the gardens right now.  Although everything is looking particularly lush and green hopefully our May gardens will catch up and start to look more like they should with flowers blooming and bursting with colour and fragrance soon. 

We have a few brave tulips and spring bulbs looking vibrant, remember though there is still a chance of an occasional frost so be ready to cover tender plants.  New shoots found on plants like hostas are tender too and will need protection from cold winds and late frosts – have newspapers or fleeces ready and hold them down with large stones over night.

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