Spring is in full swing now and if you want a glorious floral paradise for the summer you need to act now. Once we hit May, we like to think the cold and the frost are behind us and more and more of us want to spend more time outdoors. May is the perfect time to get the gardening gloves on, whether you have a garden, a balcony, or an allotment.
But the big question, of course, is what to plant in May? According to the experts at Gardeners' World, May is the ideal time to sow fruit and vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and courgettes. This is because the soil should be at the optimal temperature right and the weather should gradually warm up. Frankie Bridge’s best high-street looks you can buy from M&S, New Look and more 'I named my baby after a tasty type of tinned fish - I just love the ocean' As the spring weather warms the soil, it also expands the range of flowers that you can plant.
While lots of sowing was restricted to indoors in previous months, May is a time when you can confidently start sowing directly into the soil. If you are planting into pots, you can leave them outside overnight without worrying the cold will affect the bloom. According to the experts at Gardeners' World, May is the perfect time to plant fill.
Dill is most commonly known for its culinary flavouring but it will also give you delicate clusters of small yellow flowers when it's well established. The plant is also "brilliant" for wildlife, particularly with hoverflies. If you sow your dill.
