Things to Do in May
by timh on May 15, 2009
May To-Do’s
- Remove spent blooms from spring flowering bulbs. This will keep the bulbs from expending energy producing seed. Don’t pull the foliage or trim it back. You can roll it down and rubber-band the foliage to make your beds look tidier. This allows the bulb to make and store food for next year’s flowering.
- Yes! It’s time to plant all those green goodies. Try to do this on a cloudy, windless day.
- Don’t count on rainfall for your watering! It is crucial that newly planted nursery stock get an inch or two of water a week. Supplement Nature with deep watering. Fertilize roses, flower
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