Ozark Christian Living
Family Life & Homemaker's Guide
May Garden
Calendar
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her
hands she planteth a vineyard.
Proverbs 31:16
April showers bring May flowers and a double rainbow!
Pinch & Stake
- Stake or cage tomato plants.
- Stake tall perennials and annuals.
- Pinch back leggy growth on annuals.
Plant & Sow
- Plant and sow summer bulbs: beans, corn, okra, squash and cucumber.
- Move houseplants outdoors.
Feed & Spray
- Spray fruit trees and roses for pests.
- Feed all plants.
Water & Mulch
- Water lawn and all plants if needed.
- Mulch trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
Garden
Planning and Design Tip: Backyard water gardens have grown
as gardeners design their own miniature nature preserves. An
important part of designing a water garden is to create a natural,
smooth transition between the water and the rest of the garden.