Getty Images
When it comes to gardening, there’s a time and place for everything.
From planting and transplanting to weeding and pruning, the phases of the moon can be used to your advantage.
If your garden is in need a weeding or a little pest control, it might be a good idea to hold off for a few days.
According to Milton Black’s planting guide, May 9–14 is the perfect time to get your hands dirty – just make sure you don’t plant anything.
“Destroy or spray weeds, pests and noxious growth,” Milton Black wrote the April issue of Better Homes and Gardens. “Burn off, cut lawns, do heavy pruning and clear rubbish – don’t plant or transplant anything. Prepare soil and fertilise garden beds for future planting; spread; spread and make compost; feed all established plants, shrubs and lawns, then water in. This is the best time for dethatching or coring lawns.”
Related stories
Native ad body.
Native ad body.
Native ad body.
