IN THE NURSERIES: There's a huge variety of blooming plants available right now. Try thinking about when you entertain. Is something blooming in your yard each summer month? It's also a good time for planting citrus since nurseries are well-stocked and the trees will have time to get established before winter. |
| ANNUALS: Add some heat-loving annual color to your yard: petunias, million bells, marigolds, zinnias and more. Do it soon, though! |
| PERENNIALS: Sooooo many perennials are blooming right now. Visit your local nursery and grab something that catches your eye. |
| CACTI & SUCCULENTS: Plant this month, while soil is dry, to avoid conditions favoring rotting. |
| HERBS: May is a great time to plant herbs. Nurseries are very well-stocked with the likes of basil, rosemary, thyme, tarragon, etc. Look for "slow-bolting" cilantro, such as Renee's Cilantro 'Slow-bolt'. Like pesto? Try Renee's 'Italian Pesto' basil. |
VEGETABLES:
Plant
lima beans, snap beans, cantaloupe, chard, chayote, sweet corn
(repeat sow), cucumbers, eggplant, okra, parsnips, sweet potatoes, pumpkins,
summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, peppers and watermelon. |
LANDSCAPE
TREES: Now's
an ok time to plant trees. Fall is usually considered the best time; spring
runs a close 2nd. If you must plant now, be especially vigilant about
watering. Visit the Sacramento
Tree Foundation's website for the lowdown on Sacramento area
trees. Also see my
picks and the City
of Sacramento's Tree Planting Guide.
If you're a SMUD
customer, you may qualify for free shade trees! Click here
to see trees being offered the Sacramento
Shade Program and how to get them. |