Colour your life in May

In May the gardening season is in full swing. Garden centres now offer a world of exciting plants and trees to choose from – many of them in flower now.  Why not pay a visit to the garden centre and see what’s new for you to enjoy in your garden? 

It may freeze…

As the weather continues to improve, you’ll want to get started on container plants. Don’t get caught out though, beware of damaging late frosts.  If you wait until the second week in May, when the risk of night frost has passed, you might save yourself time and effort.  If you have stored container plants inside during the winter months, then they too can go outside now. Its best not to place them in full sunlight all day immediately, but allow them to acclimatise to the warmth and the light first.

Making pretty pictures

• Plants in pots are ideal for enhancing your garden or balcony.
• You can create a stylish feel by opting for a particular colour theme or a particular type of plant in different colours.
• You can also create attractive combinations by mixing flowering plants with eye-catching foliage plants.
• Also don’t forget hanging baskets and containers for dressing dull walls or forgotten corners.