ROLLING HILLS GARDEN CENTER
VILLAGE GALLERY FLORIST
ROLLING HILLS GARDEN CENTER
VILLAGE GALLERY FLORIST
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MAY QUOTES
“It is now May. It is the month wherein nature hath her fill of mirth and the senses are filled with delights. I conclude it is from the Heavens, a grace, and to Earth, a gladness.”
– Nicholas Breton
“At last came the golden month of the wild folk – honey-sweet May, when the birds come back, and the flowers come out, and the air is full of the sunrise scents and songs of the dawning year.”
– Samuel Scoville Jr.
“May is the most beautiful month of the year, a month alive with warm color. The flowers and trees are in full bloom, and even the sun joins this rhapsody be emitting warmer rays.”
– Lillian Berliner
“It was the month of May, the month when lovers, subject to the same force which reawakens the plants, feel their hearts open again, recall past trusts and past vows, and moments of tenderness, and yearn for a renewal of the magical awareness which is love.”
– Thomas Malory
SPECIAL MAY DAYS
May 1: Mother Goose Day May 16: Classic Movie Day
May 2: Brother and Sister Day May 17: National Walnut Day
May 3: Chocolate Custard Day May 18: Visit Your Relatives Day
May 4: National Day of Reason May 19: Devil's Food Cake Day
May 5: Cinco de Mayo May 20: National Streaming Day
May 6: Nurses Day May 21: National Memo Day
May 7: Tourism Day May 22: National Solitarie Day
May 8: Student Nurses Day May 23: National Taffy Day
May 9: Sleepover Day May 24: Brothers Day
May 10: Clean Up Your Room Day May 25: Towel Day
May 11: Eat What You Want Day May 26: Paper Airplane Day
May 12: Nutty Fudge Day May 27: National Grape Day
May 13: Palm Sunday May 28: Beef Burger Day
May 14: National Fruit Cocktail Day May 29: Paper Clip Day
May 15: Bring Flowers to Someone Day May 30: Creativity Day
May 31: Smile Day
The Lawn and Garden in May
In the month of May, focus on lawn maintenance (mowing, weeding, fertilization, and aeration) and garden tasks (pruning, planting, and weed control) to prepare for the summer growing season.
Lawn Care:
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Mowing:
Continue to mow regularly, adjusting the mower height as needed for your grass type.
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Weeding:
Remove weeds before they set seed, either by pulling them or using a weed and feed fertilizer.
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Fertilizing:
If you haven't already, fertilize your lawn to promote healthy growth and weed prevention.
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Aeration:
Consider aerating your lawn to improve drainage and nutrient absorption, especially in areas with heavy foot traffic.
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Seeding:
Repair bare spots by reseeding and tamping the seed in gently.
Garden Tasks:
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Pruning: Prune any dead, diseased, or damaged branches on trees and shrubs.
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Planting: Transplant warm-season annuals like tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, and consider direct sowing seeds for summer crops.
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Weeding: Regularly remove weeds from garden beds, both by hand and with mulch to suppress weed growth.
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Mulching: Add mulch to garden beds to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
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Feeding: Fertilize plants, especially perennials, with compost or other organic fertilizers.
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Watering: Check your irrigation system and adjust as needed for the summer months.
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Cleanup: Remove any debris or leftover plant material from the previous season.
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Composting: Turn your compost pile to keep it active and ready for use.
Generative AI is experimental. The above list was created by AI. Check the websites below for more information
from more traditional sources:
https://kellogggarden.com/blog/gardening/may-garden-checklist-zones-6-8/
https://www.provenwinners.com/learn/early-spring/10-essential-spring-gardening-tasks
May is the month we celebrate mothers, attend dance recitals, remember our fallen soldiers, and kick off Summer. Check out the websites below for more information on these events.
LEAF IT TO US PROGRAM
We are happy to plant your purchase of trees and shrubs with our new program
LEAF IT TO US.
Simply pick out your choice of plant material and we provide flags, with the names of the plants on them that you choose, and you take them home and place them where you'd like them to be planted. We'll deliver the plant material and install it using premium composted topsoil and your choice of pine straw or mulch around the base of the plants. Simply fill out the form on the back of the card with all your details. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU.
