May Gardening Tips for Fayetteville, NC

May in Fayetteville is a gardener’s dream! With warm weather, longer days, and no risk of frost, your garden is ready to grow—and Green Side Up is here to help you every step of the way.

Whether you’re planting a full vegetable garden, refreshing your flower beds, or simply keeping your landscape healthy, here are your top gardening tips for May in the Sandhills:

1. Plant Summer Annuals & Vegetables

Now is the perfect time to fill your garden with color and flavor!
Flowers to plant now: Marigolds, lantana, vinca, salvia, zinnias
Veggies to plant now: Tomatoes, cucumbers, okra, squash, sweet potatoes, and peppers

Tip: Add compost or organic soil conditioner to give your plants a strong start—ask us in the shop for what’s best for your space!

2. Feed Your Lawn

Your warm-season grasses (like Bermuda and Zoysia) are actively growing now and will benefit from a balanced fertilizer.
Need help choosing the right one? Just stop by—we carry what your Fayetteville lawn needs to thrive.

3. Stay Ahead of Pests

With the heat comes bugs! Keep an eye out for aphids, spider mites, and beetles. Neem oil and insecticidal soaps are great natural options—available in-store at Green Side Up.

4. Mulch & Weed Management

Fresh mulch doesn’t just make your beds look tidy—it helps retain moisture and keep weeds out.
Pro Tip: Add 2–3 inches of mulch around plants, but avoid piling it directly against stems or tree trunks.

5. Water Wisely

Early morning is the best time to water your garden, giving plants a full day to soak it in. If you’ve recently planted new additions, be sure to monitor their moisture daily until they’re established.

6. Deadhead & Prune

Remove spent blooms from spring flowers to encourage more blooms.
If your azaleas or camellias have finished flowering, now is the time for a light prune to keep them shaped and healthy for next year.

7. Prep for Summer Heat

May is the time to get your garden heat-ready. Check irrigation systems, stake tall plants like tomatoes, and provide shade cloth if needed for delicate plants.

Visit Green Side Up for all your May gardening needs!
We’ve got everything from veggie starts and pollinator-friendly blooms to mulch, soil, fertilizers, and local gardening advice.

Come see us in Fayetteville or give us a call with questions!
Let’s grow something beautiful together.

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910-323-2000

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