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What to do in May

May is the month when the garden shifts into high gear, transforming from early awakening to a vibrant explosion of colour and life. As the soil truly warms and tender annuals take center stage, the priority shifts from gentle encouragement to active management and the joyful busyness of the planting season. It is the perfect time for hardening off and planting out.

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Deadheading tulips

Why you should deadhead tulips now

The arrival of spring is often heralded by the vibrant, waxy cups of tulips nodding in our garden borders. They ...
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Dividing and moving grasses

Divide and move grasses

When it comes to the rhythm of the garden, ornamental grasses dance to a slightly different beat than your standard ...
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Cutting allium foliage

Cut back allium leaves

While many gardeners are accustomed to the long, lingering wait for bulb foliage to wither, alliums offer a refreshing departure ...
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Chelsea Chop

The Chelsea Chop

As the calendar turns to early May, gardeners should begin transitioning citrus plants from their winter shelters—such as greenhouses or ...
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Bring citrus plants outdoors

Bring citrus plants outdoors

As the calendar turns to early May, gardeners should begin transitioning citrus plants from their winter shelters—such as greenhouses or ...
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Plant out annuals

Harden off and plant out annuals

As we approach mid-May, the gardening season truly shifts gears, offering the perfect window to introduce tender annuals into your ...
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