May in Full Bloom – Gardening Tips with Moss & Moor
01.05.2025
Alex’s May Gardening Tips
Your monthly guide from Alex, plus plant picks from Kerstin and David
As the days grow longer and the garden bursts into life, May is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the new season. Whether you’re sowing seeds, planting summer colour, or caring for houseplants, there’s plenty to do — and we’re here to help.
Our garden expert Alex shares his top jobs for the month to keep your garden looking its best:
Plant out tomatoes in grow bags or large pots, and tie them to a support system.
Sow grass seed to repair patchy lawns or establish new ones.
Earth up potatoes, covering green shoots with soil to protect from frost and encourage strong growth.
Use a liquid feed on spring bulbs that have finished flowering – it helps next year’s display.
Net soft fruits like strawberries and currants to keep the birds at bay.
Hang pheromone traps on apple and plum trees to monitor and control pests.
Protect young plants from slugs and snails using eco-friendly methods like beer traps or wool pellets.
Keep fleece handy for any surprise late frosts.
Install a water butt to collect spring showers and save on water in summer.
mAY Plants of the Month
Plant of the month
Chosen by Kerstin
GEUM
Kerstin’s pick for May is the ever-reliable Geum – a bright, cheerful perennial that adds a vibrant splash of colour to borders. Blooming from late spring through summer, Geums are hardy, easy to grow, and beautifully long-flowering.
You’ll find stunning varieties at Moss & Moor including:
- Totally Tangerine – fiery orange blooms
- Mrs J. Bradshaw – rich ruffled red
- Mai Tai – soft apricot tones
Perfect for cottage-style borders, Geums pair beautifully with ornamental grasses and early summer perennials. Deadhead regularly for months of colour and joy.
“Geums are such happy plants – so easy to grow and full of colour for months on end.” – Kerstin
Houseplant of the month
Chosen by David
Dieffenbachia (Leopard Lily)
David has chosen the bold and beautiful Dieffenbachia this month – a houseplant with striking tropical foliage and rich variegated patterns. It’s perfect for brightening up indoor spaces and makes a real statement.
🪴 Care Tips
Likes bright, indirect light – avoid direct sun
Keep the soil lightly moist, watering when the top inch dries out
Enjoys high humidity – mist regularly
Prefers warm spots between 18–24°C
“I love Dieffenbachia for its bold, tropical leaves – it’s an easy way to add a real splash of colour and life to your home.” – David
⚠️ Please note: Dieffenbachia is not pet- or child-friendly, so keep out of reach and wash hands after handling.
looking after houseplants
