May in the Garden

Dig It - Discussions on Gardening Topics

English - May 10, 2021 11:58 - 34 minutes - 80 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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May in the Garden Show Notes

May in the garden is certainly a busy month and keeps us gardeners busy. In this episode of Dig it Peter Brown and Chris Day look at how the late spring is affecting our gardens and how using specific plant fertilisers will help your plants recover and prosper this summer. How the gardening trade is coping with plant, gardening products and composts shortage is discussed as well as timely hints and tips on plant supports, choosing bedding plants, organic slug control and pond care.

Plants mentioned

Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn, May, Whitethorn)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn, Sloe)

Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) No longer available for sale due to devasting effect of the Ash Die Back disease.

Quercus robur (Common Oak, Pedunculate Oak, European Oak or English Oak)

Fertilisers mentioned