WHAT TO DO NOW
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May

Bealtaine

Plant of the month: Bluebell
15°C Average day temperature
76 mm Rainfall, 30-year mean
20:47 Sunset on the 1st
15.9 h Daylight on the 1st

This month’s care guides

What to do in the flower garden, the veg patch, the greenhouse, the lawn and among the trees and shrubs
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Flower Care for May

Planting and Transplanting Plant out bedding plants in the coming two weeks, depending on the weather. Dahlias and gladiolus corms can be

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Fruit, Vegetables, and Herbs Care for May

Planting and Transplanting Plant out tender vegetables such as sweet corn, outdoor tomatoes, and runner beans in mild areas or wait for

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Greenhouse and House Plants Care for May

Potting and Planting Pot up begonias, petunias, bedding busy lizzies, and bedding begonias for greenhouse and indoor decoration later. Plant melon, cucumber,

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Lawn Care for May

Mowing and Edging Mow the grass regularly during this period of rapid growth, and increase frequency as needed. Keep the edges around

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Strawberries | How To Water Containers Effectively

What To Do Now: Hugh Cassidy Hugh Cassidy grows a container garden for flowers, food and fun in his tiny, north-west facing

Garden planning adding viburnum plicatum is great for a May garden CARE GUIDE

Time to begin planning ahead and adapting the garden

Mary Keenan writes that the time has come for planning ahead in your garden. We have begun thinking about how we can

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