Horticulture - Southeast: May Gardening

Plant perennials and annuals, including gladiolus, calla lilies, cannas, impatiens, coleus, marigolds, begonias, clematis, verbena, etc. Plant crape myrtles when they are blooming.
Plant cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, squash, peas, beans, eggplant, corn, okra, parsley, watermelon, and cantaloupe.
Water during dry spells, paying close attention to new plants.
Finish pruning azaleas and camellias, because they will form new buds in June and you don’t want to remove those.
Remove seedpods from spent flower bulbs and irises.
Lay fresh mulch over beds to conserve water and prevent weeds.
Repot houseplants, dividing overgrown plants such as ferns.

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