What to do when!

Jobs to do in the garden in May and June

3Plant lilies and dahlias in pots and along borders outdoors.

4Sow hardy annuals such as poppies onto freshly mown, weed-free soil.

52Wait until weather conditions are right before planting tender bedding outdoors. Use fresh compost with waterretaining gel crystals.

Check new growth for any signs of aphids. If you can see some, get rid of them by hosing off or rubbing with your finger.

6Runner beans can be sown or planted into a large pot with a tall wigwam of canes. Plant out tomatoes and courgettes into growing bags and place them in a sunny, sheltered position.