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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...]
Flowers/Plants Sprinkle fertiliser around roses Tie in clematis shoots as they grow Plant gladioli corms Cut away the dead stems from hardy shrubs Finish dividing large clumps of perennials Fruit/Vegetables Sow outside: carrots, parsnips, lettuces, broad beans, peas, Swiss chard, leeks, spinach … [Read more...]
Jobs to do in the vegetable garden or allotment in April. Click the links to find out more about gardening tasks and specific vegetables. Seeds to sow indoors. If you missed the opportunity in March you can still sow the following in a heated greenhouse or on a sunny … [Read more...]
Flower/Plants Prune rose bushes Trim winter-flowering heathers Lift and divide congested clumps of snowdrops and buy new ones `in the green' Prune winter jasmine after flowering Fruit/Vegetables Force rhubarb Sow leeks and onions in a heated propagator Start spraying outdoor peach and nectarine … [Read more...]
Jobs to do in the vegetable garden or allotment in March. Click the links to find out more about gardening tasks and specific vegetables. Seeds to sow indoors in a heated greenhouse or on a sunny windowsill: Cucumbers Capsicum Celeriac Celery Tomatoes Seeds to sow outdoors where they are to grow. … [Read more...]
Rhubarb is a vegetable (not fruit) loved by many and extremely easy to grow as long as you give it the room. Rhubarb can be grown from seed sown in April but it is much better to plant "crowns" to ensure a good strong plant and fruitful crop. You can expect to get 5 to 10 years from your plant so … [Read more...]
Flower/Plants Prune rambling roses Cut back perennials once they have finished flowering Collect seed from perennials and store in a cool place Take cuttings of lavender Cut everlasting flowers and seed heads for use in indoor arrangements Fruit/Vegetables Plant out rooted strawberry runners into … [Read more...]
Flower/Plants Keep camellias well watered to avoid flower buds dropping off next spring due to drought Prune wisteria; shorten long side shoots back to five or six leaves Deadhead roses; unless they produce hips Trim lavender after flowering to stop it going woody Plant bulbs: nerines, autumn … [Read more...]
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