What should you do to maintain your garden in May in the PACA region? 🌿
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May is one of the busiest months for garden lovers in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. With milder temperatures, longer days, and a vibrant natural environment, it's the perfect time to take care of your garden. But what exactly should you do in your garden in May in the Mediterranean climate? Follow the Lavanda Paysage guide, your gardening partner on the Côte d'Azur.
Mow the lawn regularly
In May, the lawn grows quickly! It is recommended to mow once a week , or more often if conditions are humid. Be careful, however, not to cut too short: a height of 5 to 6 cm helps preserve soil moisture and limit the proliferation of weeds.
👉 Lavanda Tip: Remember to sharpen your lawnmower blades for a clean cut that respects the lawn.
Trim hedges, shrubs and perennials
May is a pivotal month for pruning . It's time to:
- Trim hedges of laurel, photinia, and privet to keep them dense and structured.
- Cut back spring-flowering shrubs once they have finished flowering.
- Clean up perennials by removing faded flowers and dry parts.
🌸 In PACA, pruning after flowering is essential to prevent plants from becoming bare in the sun.
Plant and transplant without delay
With the softness installed, you can:
- Plant annuals : petunias, geraniums, cosmos.
- Transplant young vegetable plants : tomatoes, courgettes, peppers, etc.
- Plant aromatic plants such as basil or coriander.
🌿 Local tip: choose heat-resistant Mediterranean varieties (rosemary, thyme, lavender).
Water at the right time
In May, the first dry heat may already appear. Watering becomes essential:
- Water early in the morning or late in the evening to limit evaporation.
- Water deeply but less often to encourage rooting.
💧 Lavanda recommends installing a drip system to save water.
Prevent diseases and pests
With heat and humidity, the risk of diseases (powdery mildew, downy mildew) increases:
- Watch for stained or deformed leaves.
- Remove damaged parts regularly.
- Choose organic treatments that respect local wildlife.
🐛 In PACA, pay particular attention to aphid and caterpillar attacks from the end of May.
Mulch to protect
Mulching is your garden's number 1 ally in May:
- It limits evaporation and reduces weeds .
- Use local materials: pine bark , straw , vegetable chippings .
🌾 In the PACA region, mulching also protects the roots from the burning sun.
In summary: the garden maintenance calendar for May
| Stain | Recommended frequency |
|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | Once a week |
| Hedge trimmer | After flowering |
| Planting | From the beginning of May |
| Watering | 2 to 3 times a week |
| Disease surveillance | Weekly |
| Mulching | To do now |
Lavanda Paysage is here to help you 🌱
No time to do everything yourself? Want a garden that's always immaculate without the effort?
Lavanda Paysage , specialist in garden maintenance in the PACA region, offers you:
- Mowing, pruning, clearing
- Automatic watering system
- Eco-responsible maintenance with natural products
- Personalized monitoring by our experienced gardeners
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