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Miscellaneous Work in May
 
Week 18   30th-5th

Place Basil Brachycome Godetia seedlings and Dahlia cuttings in coldframe.

Plant out Berberis Virginia Creeper cuttings into nursery bed

Cut lawn if conditions allow.

Weed garden / allotment before young weed seedlings become established.

Stock pond with fish, if you were unable to restock last month

Install a submersible pump to help to keep ponds aerated during spells of warm weather

Children may be drawn to a garden pond,so erect a sturdy barrier to prevent them falling in.

Week 19   6th-12th

Place Cabbage Gaillardia in coldframe to harden off

Week 20   13th-19th

Now is a good time to clear up in the rockery.

Spring bulbs that have died back can be cut back.

New and old growth on spreading plants can be tidied up.

Treat moss in lawn

Week 21   20th-26th

Place Azalea seedlings in cold frame 

Week 22   27th-2nd

Place Leeks in coldframe.

 
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