 WE RECOMMEND SHOWA 265
May is the month for sowing and planting.
Plant out shrubs that are tender when young, it is a good month for planting shrubs such as Clematis, Ceanothus and Eucalyptus.
Clear spring bedding from borders and beds when flowers fade and add a general fertiliser to the soil.
Commence clipping hedges now that the first flush of growth has appeared.
Watch for pests and control as necessary on fruit trees and bushes.
Mow lawns once a week reducing the blades to 2cm, plus apply selective weed killer and fertiliser or lawn sand if not done last month.
Sow runner beans, french beans and broad beans and continue to sow other vegetables and plant out early raised brassica plants- cabbage, broccoli and cauliflowers etc.
In the greenhouse, peppers tomatoes aubergines melons and cucumbers can now be planted, remember to ventilate on sunny days and damp down the floor, shade if necessary.
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