May is one of the most exciting months for gardeners. Warmer weather, longer days, and frost-free nights make it the perfect time to plant, refresh your landscaping, and spend more time enjoying your outdoor space. Whether you’re just getting started or adding the finishing touches, here’s what to focus on this month.
Now’s the time to get your hands dirty! With the danger of frost behind us in most regions, you can safely plant a wide variety of flowers, vegetables, and shrubs.
In the flower beds:
Annuals like petunias, marigolds, impatiens, and geraniums
Perennials such as coneflowers, salvia, hostas, and daylilies
Hanging baskets and container arrangements for patios and porches
In the vegetable garden:
Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, and beans
Herbs like basil, cilantro, parsley, and mint
Leafy greens — lettuce, spinach, and kale can still go in early May
Mulch beds to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
Prune spring-blooming shrubs (like lilacs and forsythia) after flowers fade
Feed your lawn with a spring fertilizer to boost growth
Divide perennials if they’re getting crowded
Edge and define garden beds for a clean, finished look
Use the “thriller, filler, spiller” method for vibrant planters:
Thriller: a bold, upright plant like a spike or salvia
Filler: bushy midsize plants like begonias or coleus
Spiller: trailing plants like sweet potato vine or ivy
Need help choosing the right plants for your yard’s light, soil, and space? Our garden center team is here with expert advice and fresh inventory arriving weekly.
Stop by this May for:
Annuals & perennials
Flowering shrubs & trees
Vegetable starts & herb plants
Potting soil, mulch & garden tools
Hanging baskets & planters
Make May your most colorful month yet.
Whether you’re planting a new garden or refreshing last year’s beds, we’re here to help your space grow.