MONTHLY TIPS

MAY

In May the garden is beginning to look more like a garden should after its long winter rest. Lawns need mowing and borders need tending as more and more plants come into bloom every day.

Hanging baskets and pots can be planted up now but beware of late frosts, we are sure to get at least one. Usually a covering of fleece will be enough to protect you plants.

Keep on top of weeds this month and it will make life easier later on in the year.

There are many plants that are at their best this month, among them are; Ceanothus Puget's Blue - A beautiful evergreen shrub that is a mass of blue flowers at the moment.

Clematis montana varieties - Masses of white or pink flowers. Very vigorous and easy to grow.

Wisteria - Violet, purple, pink or white - Classic climber producing masses of flowers in early summer.

Other things to do in the garden this month

VEGETABLES

Continue sowing hardy vegetables. Sow tender vegetables such as dwarf beans, runner beans and sweet corn. Begin thinning early sown vegetables as soon as the seedlings are large enough to handle. Plant out tomatoes, ridge cucumbers, courgettes and marrows when all danger of frost is over.

FRUIT

Place a straw mulch under strawberries about mid-month. Protect blossom from late frosts. Mulch fruit trees and bushes with lawn clippings, compost or manure to conserve moisture in the ground. Prune and tie in fan-trained fruit trees.

FLOWERS

Plant out bedding plants when all danger of frost is over. Prick out and pot on late sown annuals. Spray roses against blackspot and greenfly. Stake flowering plants in the mixed border.

GREENHOUSE

Begin feeding tomatoes when the fruit on the first truss is about the size of a cherry. Remember to pinch out the side shoots of tomatoes. Ventilate the greenhouse well. Shade the greenhouse. In unheated greenhouses, plant aubergines, melons, peppers and cucumbers.

LAWNS

Mow regularly. Feed and apply a selective weed killer. There's just about time to sow new lawns or lay new turf if necessary.

GENERAL

Hoe and weed regularly. Control ants and slugs. Water if dry. Watch out for late frosts.

Remember, We now stock a large range of Mr Fothergills seeds

 

Look through the seed catalogues, gardening books and magazines, for ideas and inspiration.
Speak to us at the nursery, if you have any thoughts on planting schemes or colour themes.
There are lots of new exciting plants being introduced all the time, if you visit us or our web-site we will keep you informed of what we intend to grow for the coming season.

 

Blenheim Nurseries was established about 20 years ago.
Specialising in growing a range of garden plants.
The nursery has grown steadily over the years attracting more and more customers from the local area. We produce a range of top quality bedding plants, basket plants, shrubs and perennials. In spring and summer the nursery is a mass of colour with hanging baskets, tubs etc many made to order for customers who have been coming back to us for years.

At Blenheim Nurseries the emphasis has always been on customer service.
Because we grow most of the plants that we sell we are able to give informed advice to our customers.
So if you need any help or advice on any of the plants that we sell, please ask, we like to try and help.

 

We look forward to seeing you soon

Bromley Road Ardleigh Colchester Essex CO7 7SF
Telephone: 01206 870605

 

Contact us: johnharris@blenheimnurseries.co.uk

 

Opening times vary according to the seasons.
We are open:
Mon-Sat 9AM - 5.30PM or untill dusk
Sunday 10AM - 4PM