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Flower/Plants Plant out perennials Sow hardy annuals outside Feed established clumps of spring flowering bulbs Plant out hardy annuals raised under cover Trim back winter flowering heathers Fruit/Vegetables Finish planting main crop potatoes Plant new beds of asparagus Sow outside: … [Read more...]
Jobs to do in the vegetable garden or allotment in May. Click the links to find out more about gardening tasks and specific vegetables. Seeds to sow outdoors where they are to grow. The soil should be warming up nicely now but if it still feels cold cover the patch of soil with horticultural fleece … [Read more...]
Potatoes are produced from seed potatoes which should be from certified virus free plants and ideally the size of a hen's egg. Before planting they should be chitted to produce small, strong shoots. Chitting: Place the seed potatoes in egg boxes or seed trays, eyed end up, and keep in a light, … [Read more...]
Sweet Peppers or Capsicum are mild-flavoured fruits used in salads and for baking, they requires similar growing conditions as tomatoes. Plants grow about 3ft tall but will need to be repotted at several stages until ready to move the their permanent spot. Mist to keep down red spider mite, … [Read more...]
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This amazing vegetable is famously known for its gourmet taste, delicate flavour and unique texture and it is possible to grow it in your own garden. You need to have a lot of patience with this vegetable as it takes a considerable amount of time to mature but the good news is that asparagus is a … [Read more...]
Spring is a very important season for looking after your lawn. After the rigours of winter it needs careful attention as soon as the days start to lengthen and the grass starts to grow. Giving the lawn the care it needs now will ensure the best possible results throughout the year. Mowing As the … [Read more...]
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