Spring and summer months mean there are gardening tasks to be done. However, with the help of Monty Don, taking care of your outdoor spaces has never been easier.
As we welcome the first week of spring and the temperatures begin to rise, gardening tasks are starting to pile up. It’s crucial for all gardeners to tackle these tasks to ensure that their outdoor spaces remain vibrant, clean, and tidy in preparation for the warmer months ahead.
The months of March, April, and May are set to be busy for gardeners across the country, meaning there will be quite a bit of work involved to ensure everything is ready for the summer. Monty Don has provided guidance on where and how to care for various plants and flowers during this busy time of year.
Every month, BBC presenter and gardening expert Monty Don shares his top tips and tricks on how to care for your garden and plants. For the spring season, as we transition into the summer months, Monty has identified a plant that will thrive once placed outside.
One of his key pieces of advice is to bring citrus plants outside in spring, particularly when new shoots begin to appear. He recommends placing them in a sunny, sheltered spot to help them thrive.
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However, he also warned gardeners to keep horticultural fleece on hand to protect the plants from any unexpected cold snaps – something that’s always possible with the unpredictable British weather. By taking these precautions, gardeners can ensure that their citrus plants flourish throughout the warmer months, even when the weather doesn’t always cooperate.
Monty Don also explained that the beginning of May is an ideal time to prune citrus plants. This is when you can cut back any damaged or untidy branches that may impact the plant’s overall appearance.
He advised: “This is also a good time to prune them, cutting back any damaged, straggly or untidy branches. Oranges and lemons are very forgiving of hard pruning and need reinvigorating so I look to remove a few of the oldest stems every year that can be replaced by new growth.”
In addition to citrus plants, Monty Don recommended other plants such as fuchsias, brugmansias, agapanthus, cannas, and bananas to be placed outside at this time of year. By bringing these plants outdoors, gardeners can encourage healthy growth and ensure their gardens flourish and turn out gardens into beautiful spaces while creating fresh produce.
A careful attention to pruning will help create a thriving, vibrant garden that will continue to bloom throughout the months of spring and even summer.
As spring has just sprung, it’s important to stay on top of the tasks to ensure a successful gardening season. With proper care and attention, your garden can become a beautiful, and vibrant space that shows the best of the upcoming summer months.
Whether you’re caring for citrus plants or moving other delicate plants outside, Monty Don’s expert tips provide essential guidance on making the most of the upcoming season. Happy gardening season to everyone and don’t leave the tasks until the very last minute!
