| AREA | PLANT | ADVICE |
| FLOWERS | FUSHIAS | Prune if necessary to preserve an attractive shape. |
| CAPE PRIMROSE | Now is a good time to take leaf cuttings | |
| DAFFODILS | Still do not be tempted to cut the leaves from your daffs as they need them to store up food for next year. You can tie them up neatly. | |
| AGAPANTHUS | Plant out bulbs as soon as possible. | |
| FORSYTHIA | Prune back all stems that have flowered and give the plant a good feed. | |
| BEDDING PLANTS | If you have raised some bedding plants from seed now is the time to divide and give them some space to grow. If you buy small plants from the garden center also divide them before planting out. | |
| DAHLIAS | If you plant your tubers in trays or pots, the shoots can be used as cuttings to provide up to four new plants. | |
| SWEET PEAS | Tie up on the canes to keep them tidy, keep an eye out for pests. | |
| SUNFLOWERS | Your sunflowers should be showing themselves now but if nothing has happened it could be that slugs have eaten them to below soil level. If this is the case it is not too late either to plant them straight outside or start them off in pots inside and when they have reached a good size plant out. | |
| GLADIOLI | Early June is really the latest to plant out your gladioli. Gladis like sharp grit so if your soil is heavy put some grit in the hole before planting your bulbs. Plant about 10cm deep and 10-15cm apart | |
| FRUITS | GENERAL | Continue feeding all your fruit trees and bushes to ensure an abundant supply. Check for pests and diseases and treat quickly to prevent further damage. |
| PEACHES | Train the new shoots of outside peaches now. | |
| GOOSEBERRIES | Still keep an eye on your bushes to prevent pests. | |
| RHUBARB | Check to ensure the stalks are not getting too long if they are under cover. | |
| STRAWBERRIES | Slug patrol is required now as well as some netting to keep the birds off. A little straw around the plants will keep the fruits off the soil. | |
| HOUSEPLANTS | Go to the houseplant section for more information and care advice. Watering twice a week will be necessary during the hot months. | |
| GENERAL | All your indoor raised plants can now go outside asparagus. spinach. peas. mange-tout. lettuce. beetroot. broad beans. radish. turnips. swede. brussel sprouts. | |
| GREENHOUSE | Go to our new Greenhouse section. | |
| HERBS | Go to our huge herb section for lots of interesting information. | |
| Sow rocket, parsley and sweet basil | ||
| Now that thyme has finished flowering harvest the leaves, prune back, water and feed well. | ||
| If your mallow is infected with rust take the leaves off and burn. | ||
| Harvest rosemary and lemon balm and dry in a cool, dark place. | ||
| Collect elder flowers now and use immediately or dry. | ||
| Trim back any overgrown herbs to encourage new growth, if you feel you cannot waste the trimmings then freeze to use whilst the new growth establishes. | ||
| LAWNS | Lawns always need care and attention and now is the time to tackle weeds by either digging them out or using weed killer. Start mowing regularily. Sow some seeds if you have rather thin areas but use raised up netting otherwise the birds will enjoy the seeds you have sown. If you are laying a new lawn remember not to walk on it until it has rooted itself. Rake any moss that has grown. A fertiliser with a high nitrogen content will encourage good growth. | |
| SHRUBS | Keep watering your new shrubs well during the hot months. | |
| VEGETABLES | CARROTS | You can still sow your carrot seeds out thinly now and you will save yourself the job of spacing them later. |
| PEAS | Water and organically feed your peas for a good crop, keep tying back as they grow. | |
| RUNNER & FRENCH BEAN | Now is the time to sow seeds outside. Plant out plants raised inside now as the risk of frost will have passed. |