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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.
April arrives and with it, if the weathermen are to be believed, some real signs of spring weather! Like a good deal of the country, here in Devon the rainfall has been remarkable.
At least we shouldn’t have any hosepipe bans this summer!
The weather has meant we are behind with our ground preparations and early sowings. So April is going to be a very busy month – let’s get to it folks!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Indoor gardening – gardening doesn’t have to be outside; here are a few suggestions for windowsill growing:
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The Lawn Association team know that many gardeners will be worried about their lawns after the wintery weather this month.
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