The Gardener's Almanac

Overview ;

It should be quite safe at this time of year to move many tender plant varieties outdoors for the summer.

 

It is also a good time to replace the compost in many house plants, and to commence feeding programmes.

 

Many young plants will be developing and may require stopping to promote bushyness and flower production.

 

 

Week No. 23 - 3rd to 9th

 

• Keep temperatures and humidity in check.

 

• Similarly check for pests.

 

• Deadhead flowering plants to prolong the flowering period.

 

• Re-pot house plants as required.

 

• Set Cyclamen pots on edge in a sheltered spot after flowering.

 

• Take Aeonium tip cuttings and/or leaf bud cuttings.

 

• Feed Calathea, Draceana.

 

• Move potted Calceolaria, Canna, outdoors for the summer.

 

 

Week No. 24 - 10th to 16th

 

• Pot up late Chrysanthemums.

 

• Pinch out tip of Aubergine, Watermelon, plants.

 

• Tie in Cucumbers, Melon, as necessary.

 

• Stop ( pinch out tips) Fuchsia, Melon,and Watermelon plants to encourage bushyness and more flowers.

 

• Thin out grapes.

 

• Feed Mimosa, Pleione, plants.

 

• Move potted Azalea, Camellia, and Schlumbergera outdoors for the summer when all fear of late frosts has passed.

 

Week No. 25 - 17th to 23rd

 

• Support Carnations if necessary.

 

• Thin out fruit on Peach / Nectarine trees.

 

• Move potted Datura outdoors for the summer.

 

Week No. 26 - 24th to 30th

 

• Pot up pot grown Amaranthus, plants.

 

• Re-pot established Strelitzia plants every two or three years.

 

• Plant out new grape vines.

 

• Remove side shoots from large Aubergine varieties.

 

• Remove lower tomato leaves to improve air circulation around plants.

 

• Disbud Carnations.

 

• Commence fortnightly feeding programme for Aubergines, Cucumbers, Watermelon,