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The garden is buzzing with life in May, and your lawn should be too!
I’m Monty, your friendly lawn care expert, and I’m here to help you keep your grass looking glorious.
May is with us, the days are getting warmer and those cold easterly winds have departed.
A word of caution however. There is still time for a late spring frost, so be careful about ‘hardening off’ delicate annual plants outside.
May has arrived and gardeners in many parts of the country are hoping that with it, spring-like weather may finally arrive at last!
Growers lucky enough to have a greenhouse have been able to make a start, but for those relying on sowing direct in the garden, many have been with waterlogged, cold soils.
So let’s be positive, but for sure, we are in for a busy month.
Many people still enjoy the effect of “stripes” on a lawn following a grass cut and all of my customers are no exception - Simon James.
It is a well-known fact that the earlier we can celebrate the joy of gardening with our children the more likely they are to continue growing their own vegetables, fruit, and flowers in the future.
As temperatures rise, so do the numbers of slugs and snails, so keep a close watch. As darkness comes, you can make a trip around the garden with a torch and remove the offenders.
By now, you should have done most of the hard work on your lawn and if done well, should be reaping the rewards of all that work. If you have renovated in March, you may need to be thinking about applying a nice feed again to ensure the optimum health of the lawn.
In honor of Mental Health Week, we explore the benefits of gardening for mental wellness. Gardening has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, while also promoting mindfulness and a sense of connection to nature.