All you folks who have roses, now is a good time to prune them. Remove all dead, diseased or damaged stems, as well as crossing stems that may rub. After this prune don’t forget a good mulch around the base of the rose.

As weeds start into growth due to the longer and warmer days, now is the time to weed on a regular basis. Once you have weeded, consider applying a mulch which will not only suppress weed growth, it will also condition the soil, keep moisture in, therefore stopping the soil from drying quickly, as well as making your borders look great.

After the long months of winter, the lawn is now ready for its first cut as long as it’s a dry day. Don’t be too severe; remember to cut the grass on the highest setting possible on your mower throughout this month.