Jobs in the Garden: May 2023

May is an exciting month for gardeners in the UK as the weather warms up and the days grow longer. This is the perfect time to get outside and get to work on your garden. Here are some jobs you can do in the garden during the month of May.

Firstly, it’s time to get planting! May is the ideal month to sow your vegetable seeds, as the soil is now warm enough to encourage germination. Vegetables like beans, peas, sweetcorn, and courgettes can all be sown now. Don’t forget to also plant your annual bedding plants, such as petunias and marigolds.

May is also a good time to start pruning and shaping your hedges, as well as trimming back any shrubs that have become too large. This will help to keep your garden looking neat and tidy throughout the summer.

It’s important to keep on top of weeding during May, as this is the month when weeds really start to take hold. Regular weeding will help to keep your garden looking its best, as well as preventing competition for nutrients with your other plants.

Finally, May is the perfect time to start thinking about adding some colour to your garden. Consider planting some summer-flowering bulbs, such as dahlias and lilies, or adding some hanging baskets filled with colourful bedding plants.

In summary, May is a busy month in the garden. With so much to do, it’s important to prioritise and focus on what needs to be done first. Get planting, pruning, weeding, and adding colour to your garden, and you’ll be sure to have a beautiful outdoor space to enjoy throughout the