The top jobs you need to do in your garden this May

Introduction

As we reach the month of May, it's time to get ready for a new season of growth. With the changing weather, many tasks need to be done in order to ensure your garden is well-maintained and thriving.

In this piece, we have provided some helpful tips and jobs for May, so you can make the most of your garden this summer.

From preparing the soil to planting and pruning, we'll guide you through all the steps necessary to a beautiful garden in bloom.

1. Start by preparing the soil

First and foremost, assess your garden’s soil quality and work on improving it with organic matter like compost or manure. This will help promote good drainage and introduce essential nutrients.

2. Plant out summer vegetables

May is the perfect time to sow warm-weather vegetable crops such as tomatoes, peppers, and squash. Make sure to keep them well watered, especially during dry spells.

3. Get Planting

Perennials like roses and lavender can also be planted out in May for a beautiful display of colour throughout the summer months. Annual flowers are great for adding colour to your garden and will bloom throughout the summer months. Make sure to select sun-loving varieties that will thrive in your region’s climate.

4. Prune deciduous shrubs

Pruning is an important step to ensure that shrubs are healthy and produce new buds. Remove dead branches, damaged shoots, and any overcrowded growth to stimulate new growth.

5. Control Weeds

Weeds can be a major issue in the garden so take some time to tackle them before they take over! Dig out weed roots or spot-treat with a weedkiller.

6. Water regularly

 As the weather gets hotter and drier, be sure to keep your plants well-watered and mulch around them for extra protection. You should also give your plants an extra boost with a liquid feed such as Miracle-Gro or fish, blood and bone. This will help them stay healthy and strong in the warmer months ahead.

7. Encourage wildlife

Provide a habitat that attracts beneficial insects and birds by leaving areas of long grass and planting nectar-rich flowers like lavender, aster and marigolds.

Conclusion

We hope you find these tips useful for getting your garden ready for the season ahead! With a little bit of TLC, you can create an outdoor oasis that's full of life and beauty all summer long. Enjoy!