I’m a gardening whizz & May is the month to stop snails taking over – here’s how to avoid them ruining your plants
A GARDENING whizz has revealed the seven jobs you should doing this month if you want to be ready for Summer – including the super simple way to stop snails from taking over.
Michael suggested going on regular hunts for snails during damp weather so you can rehome them outside your garden.
He also recommended reseeding your lawn and planting your annuals, like sunflowers, now the weather is warming up.
Known online as @themediterraneangardener, he regularly shares green-fingered tips and home hacks with his 107,400 followers.
In a new TikTok reel, he said: “Gardening jobs for May.
“If you didn’t prune your lavender at the end of Summer, you can do that now to stop it going leggy.
“If you’re going to reseed your lawn, do this by the end of the month, and apply a nitrogen-rich summer lawn feed to encourage leafy growth.”
Michael also revealed it’s the perfect time to get the pressure washer out and give everything a good clean, now the better weather is here.
He continued: “As the weather warms up, it’s a good time to give everything a good clean.
“You can plant out dahlia tubers and cannas after the risk of frost has passed, and tie in the new shoots of climbing plants like clematis and wisteria.
“Plant out summer bedding and tender annuals like sunflowers and cosmos after the last frost.
“Harden off tender plants raised indoors, remembering to bring them back in at night.
“Reduce snail populations by going on regular hunts, especially during damp weather.”
Fans loved his quick tips, with his to-do list gaining more than 13,900 likes and 458,000 views.
In the comments, green-fingered TikTokkers shared their reactions, with one writing: “I collected ten snails and 3 slugs with my little girl tonight!”
Another asked: “What do you do with the snail collection????”
Michael replied: “They get re-homed outside my garden.”
Someone else questioned: “Ooops I haven’t even started my sunflower seeds yet… do you think I still have time?”
The gardening whizz added: “Yeah you’ll be fine.”