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GARDENING
Dobbies unveils

what to do in your garden just now Lawncare and maintenance
When it comes to lawncare,
Nigel recommends mowing the
As gardens begin to burst into life, Dobbies Garden Centres has unveiled what
lawn weekly if you can and using
you can do now to prepare your outdoor space for a successful summer season. clippings in compost bins. Bare
patches can be reseeded now, and
new lawns can be sown. “Feed your
rom summer plants to lawncare and maintenance tips, here’s what Dobbies’ lawn with a high-nitrogen summer
Plant Buyer, Nigel Lawton says you can be doing in your gardens during the
F month of May. fertiliser for a strong, healthy green
finish,” Nigel advises. Gardeners
should also take the opportunity
May planting to remove fading spring bedding
Nigel says that now is the ideal time to and Sunflowers before the end of the plants, hoe emerging weeds,
plant summer bedding favourites such as month, alongside fragrant additions like and apply a thick mulch to retain
Busy Lizzies, Begonias and Petunias in patio Wallflowers and Pansies. For flower beds, moisture and deter regrowth.
containers, hanging baskets and borders. Roses, Peonies and Gladiolus are key
Nigel highlights Geraniums as Dobbies’ planting choices that promise colour and
“Bedding Plant of the Month,” praising them perfume throughout the summer. Grow your own
for their low maintenance and bold, long- May is a busy month for grow-your-
lasting colour: “Geraniums are a fantastic Nigel says: “Hydrangeas planted in May own enthusiasts and Nigel notes
choice for summer displays – they’re will reward you with delicate, full blooms that there’s no better time to enjoy
hardy, thrive in sun, and complement other by early summer. As the weather warms your own fresh produce than spring
favourites like Lavender beautifully.” up, it’s a good time to start introducing and summer, with a wide variety of
Cannas and Dahlias outdoors—just keep tasty seasonal fruit and vegetables
Gardeners are encouraged to sow a close eye on the weather and water that are ready to harvest now. Main
vibrant flowers like Zinnias, Cornflowers them well.” crop carrots, beetroot, spring onions,
courgettes, pumpkins and sweetcorn
can all be sown now, and strawberries
can be planted outdoors or in hanging
baskets as the weather warms up.
Nigel comments: “With regular
sowing of quick crops like salads and
spinach, you’ll enjoy a rolling harvest
throughout the summer. Herbs like
parsley and coriander are perfect
for smaller spaces—just a few pots on
a windowsill can yield fresh flavour
for weeks.”

For more gardening tips and advice, visit dobbies.com.

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