Laura's Garden May/June

Laura Davies is our senior horticulturalist at the Botanic Garden - below she gives her tips on some of the things you can do in your garden at this time of year!

 

 

"Apply mulch on top of your soil (around the plants) to trap moisture in. Hoe weed seedlings on a hot, sunny day. Some will require a fork and a bit more elbow grease."  

 

 

"Sow seeds for salad crops and herbs every few weeks to ensure you have a regular supply of crops throughout the summer."

 

 

 

"French and runner beans can be sown direct into the soil in May. Pumpkins grow extremely well if planted onto the top of a compost heap."

 

 

 

"Clip evergreen hedges and prune spring-flowering Clematis by removing dead or diseased stems. Lift and divide daffodils - after foliage dies back. Beat the summer rush and order your water butt now."  

 

Laura's Water Efficient Garden, with thanks to www.dwrcymru.com