Jobs and tasks for your garden in the month of : May
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spacer bullet Support your Plants
    Place plant supports in positions in and around border perennials that need staking. Stem supports added early will become less visible as growth continues throughout the season, whilst reducing the damage that may be caused if left too late.   Use canes to support tall individual stems and keep tying them regularly to benefit fully in the following months.
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spacer bullet Sow Fruit and Veg
   

Now is the time to plant seed potatoes, onions and shallots directly into the ground or in large containers. Other popular outdoor varieties that can be sown now include; carrots, beetroot, beans, peas, lettuce, radish and leeks etc.

For the greenhouse gardener, now is the time to sow tomato, cucumber, courgettes, peppers and chillies… alternatively you may purchase young fruit and veg plants in store from the end of April.

Remember to prick / space out young seedlings become overcrowded and also remember that crop continuity is important when growing vegetables. Sow little and often to avoid gluts and provide fresh produce at it's best right through the year.

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spacer bullet Support your Plants
    Place plant supports in positions in and around border perennials that need staking. Stem supports added early will become less visible as growth continues throughout the season, whilst reducing the damage that may be caused if left too late.
 
Use canes to support tall individual stems and keep tying them regularly to benefit fully in the following months.
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spacer bullet Plant Sweet Peas and other Summer Annuals
    Plant out Sweet Pea directly into the ground using an obelisk, willow or cane frame for support. Plant out other summer annuals, bedding and patio plants - remembering to protect from late frosts nad cold winds. Remember to prick / space out any young seedlings that may have become overcrowded.
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spacer bullet Begin Lawn Care
    Start treating moss on lawns using Sulphate of Iron, Armillatox, Scott’s or Westland lawn treatments. See offers in-store. Start cutting regularly and apply a feed to encourage new growth - why not try Westland's New Aftercut for a healthier lawn.
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