13/05/2020
Lawn Care
With spring in full swing, the lawn will be growing very quickly so it’s best to keep on top of the mowing. It’s easier to mow regularly than mowing through long grass on fewer occasions.
If will need mowing twice, once on a high setting and then again on a lower setting to neaten the first cut. Pushing a lawnmower into the long grass is bad for the mower and will result in the blunting of blades, clogging of the mower and the possibility of damage to the engine. It will also result in a very rough looking cut.
Harden-Off And Plant Out Summer Bedding Plants
After your summer bedding plants have been sitting comfortably in a warm greenhouse or conservatory it can be a bit of a shock to them to be planted straight outside where night-time temperatures are a lot colder. To prevent the risk of losses due to planting out, harden them off by leaving them outside in their pots during the day time, only bringing them in at night. This eases them into outdoor life a lot more gradually, as a result of this you’ll be able to enjoy a healthy display from your plants in the summer.
It’s important to leave your frost-tender plants, such as summer bedding, in a sheltered place until all risk of frost has passed. Usually the end of May is a safe time, however, they will need to be hardened off first (as above). Once you have planted your bedding give them a generous dose of water to settle them into their new position.
Plant out Tubers
If you have stored tuberous plants, such as Begonias and Dahlias over the winter, now’s the time to plant them outside. Tubers should be planted quite shallow - they only need to be covered by about 1 inch of soil. If your tubers have grown shoots, make sure you plant them with the shoots pointing upwards. Once you have planted your tubers give them some water to boost them into action.
