Lunar calendar for gardeners for May 2024

The weather in May finally stabilizes, and the flower garden begins to delight with an abundance of color. This month brings a lot of work, as flowers require special care. To ensure productive work, it's recommended to follow the Lunar Calendar for May 2024. It will tell you which days are best for working with flowers, and which are not, and what to do on specific dates.

Favorable, unfavorable, and prohibited days for sowing and planting flowers in May 2024

The table below shows favorable dates for working with flowering and ornamental plants, days on which planting is undesirable, and also favorable only for certain groups or at certain times (see below).

View	Favorable days	Unfavorable and prohibited
Annuals	2—4, 9—11, 11—13, 16-22, 25-27, 30-31	1-2, 7, 8, 9, 22, 23, 24, 28-30
Perennials, biennials	2—4, 9—11, 11—13, 16-18, 18—22, 24-27, 30-31
Bulbous and cormous plants	2—4, 9—11, 24-27, 30-31
Ampelous and curly	9—11, 16-22, 24—25,
Indoor	2—4, 9—11, 11—13, 18—22, 24-27, 30-31

Favorable and unfavorable days for various flower care tasks in May 2024

The table below shows favorable dates for classes with flowering and ornamental plants, days on which certain work prohibited, A Also favorable or unfavorable only during certain hours (see below).

 

Works	Favorable days	Unfavorable and prohibited days
Transplantation, division of rhizomes, rooting of cuttings	2—4, 11—13 (except curly), 16-18, 24-27, 30-31	1-2, 4—6, 7, 8, 9-11, 13-15, 21-22, 23, 24, 28-30
Pruning, cuttings	9—13, 16-20, 25-27	2—6, 7, 8, 9, 13-15, 21-22, 23, 24-25, 28-31
Vaccinations	2—6, 9—18, 21-22, 25-27, 30-31	7, 8, 9, 18-20, 22, 23, 24-25
Pinching out side shoots	9—13, 16-22, 25-27	2—6, 7, 8, 9, 13-15, 22, 23, 24-25, 28-31
Watering, loosening, fertilizing	11—13, 16-22, 25-27	1-2, 4—6, 7, 8, 9, 13-15, 22, 23, 24-25, 28-30
Disease and pest control	1-2, 7-11, 13-15, 21-30	2—4, 11—13, 18-20

If you are interested in the work of gardeners and vegetable growers in May, with favorable and prohibited dates for 2024, visit the article Lunar sowing calendar for gardeners and vegetable growers for May 2024.

Moon phases and days by zodiac sign in May 2024

Conventional designations

• «+" - good fertility;
• «+/-" - average fertility;
• «—" - low fertility;
• ◐ — Waxing moon;
• ◑ — Waning Moon;
• ● — New Moon;
• ○ — Full moon.

Moon phases in May 2024

• ◑ — 1-7, 24-31.
• ● — 8 (06:22).
• ◐ — 9-22.
• ○ — 23 (16h 52m).

Days by Zodiac Sign in May 2024

• ♒ Aquarius - 1-2 (until 21:52), 28-30 (until 03:32).
• ♓ Pisces - 2 (from 9:52 pm) - 4 (until 11:40 pm), 30 (from 3:32 am) - 31.
• ♈ Aries - 4 (from 23h40m)-6.
• ♉ Taurus - 7-8.
• ♊ Gemini — 9-11 (until 06:12).
• ♋ Cancer - 11 (from 06:12 pm)-13 (until 13:35 pm).
• ♌ Leo — 13 (from 13:35)-15.
• ♍ Virgo - 16-18 (until 13:22).
• ♎ Libra — 18 (from 13:00 to 22:00)-20.
• ♏ Scorpio — 21-23 (up to 11:23).
• ♐ Sagittarius — 23 (from 11:23 a.m.) - 25 (until 6:36 p.m.).
• ♑ Capricorn — 25 (from 18:36)-27.

Lunar calendar of gardening activities for May 2024 by day

1.05-2.05 (until 21:52)

♒ Aquarius, —, ◑, Flower days

It is forbidden to sow (especially if you want to get seeds from these specimens), pick, plant and transplant all vegetable, fruit, berry, flower and ornamental crops, and watering and fertilizing are also not recommended.

Aquarius is considered a barren sign. During these days, you should weed and trim wild growth; it won't bother you for a long time. Pest and disease control is also possible.

2.05 (from 21:52) - 4:05 (until 23:40)

♓ Pisces, +, ◑, Leaf days

It is not recommended to prune or treat with toxic preparations.

Under the sign of Pisces, it is a favorable time for sowing and planting seedlings of annuals (brachycomas, cornflower, godets, sweet peas, dimorophotheca, Iberis, calendula, clarkia, space, lavaters, poppy, matthiola, nasturtiums, sunflower, salpiglossis, scabiosa, California poppy, Phlox Drumondii and others, read below), planting all flowers and shrubs.

Planting sprouted tubers Cannes, dahlias, and other bulbous plants.

Heat-loving ones should be covered for now.

Sowing of herbaceous plants: agrostis, brizu, bromus, lagurus, millet, setaria, ornamental barley, phalaris.

Propagation of shrubs by layering. Abundant watering and addition of organic matter.

4.05 (from 23:40) - 6.05

♈ Aries, +-, ◑, days of Fruition

Do not plant, transplant, pick, pinch, or perform formative pruning. Watering or fertilizing is not recommended.

Digging up spent bulbs. Planting annual and perennial vines, as well as flowers with bright yellow and orange blooms, such as calendula, is also possible. Weeding is also recommended.

You can spray against diseases and pests.

7.05-8.05

♉ Taurus, +, ●, Root days.

8.05 at 06:22 – Exact New Moon.

You cannot plant, sow, or transplant the day before or after the Exact New Moon.

Removing undergrowth, mulching, weeding, clearing the area of ​​debris, spraying against pests and diseases.

9.05-11.05 (until 06:12)

♊ Gemini, —, ◐, Leaf Days

Only with 9.05 from 06:22 The following works are possible:

Planting of ampelous and climbing flowers and ornamental plants (clematis, azarins, maiden grapes, climbing rose, kobei, zinnias and others). Installation of support for them.

Boarding and transfer is possible chrysanthemums,

Grafting of flowering shrubs.

11.05 (from 06:12) - 13:05 (until 13:35)

♋ Cancer, +, ◐, Leaf days

You cannot plant or transplant hanging and climbing flowers and spray plants against pests and diseases.

Cancer is favorable for planting other types of annual and perennial crops, such as roses, hydrangeas, seedlings aster and others, as well flowering and ornamental shrubs.

Planting seedlings calendula, marigolds among strawberries, onions and garlic.

Watering, fertilizing, pruning.

13.05 (from 13:35) - 15.05

♌ Leo, —, ◐, Fruit Day.

Watering, fertilizing, replanting, picking, pruning, and pinching are not recommended.

Providing support for shrubs and pruning them for sanitary purposes. Spraying against diseases and pests.

16.05-18.05 (until 13:22)

♍ Virgo +-, ◐, Root days

It is not recommended to soak the seeds.

Planting seedlings of annuals, perennials, ornamental and flowering shrubs. Creating flowerbeds.

Planting seedlings in flower beds petunias, marigolds, zinnia, amaranth, carnations, calendula, daisies.

Propagation by division, cuttings, and layering. Tying climbing plants to supports and removing excess side shoots.

Top dressing with dry fertilizer.

18.05 (from 13:00 to 22:00) - 20.05

♎ Libra, +-, ◐, Flower days

It is prohibited to spray plants with chemicals against diseases and pests.

We plant annual seedlings, prune, and divide the plants. We care for and plant roses, clematis, azarins, conifers.

We feed indoor plants.

21.05-23.05 (until 11:23 am)

♏ Scorpio, +, ◐, Leaf Days

There is no need to divide, replant or prune.

All work will be completed by 10:05 PM (4:52 PM).:

23.05 (from 11.23 am) - 25.05 (until 18.36 pm)

♐ Sagittarius, +-, ○, days of Fruition

23.05 at 16:52 – Exact Full Moon.

The day before and after the Exact Full Moon, you should not sow, plant or transplant plants, divide tubers and roots, soak seeds, or do any pruning.

All work on planting, sowing and work affecting the vital activity of crops can be carried out on these days only from 24.05 (16:52), taking into account the recommendations. Under the sign of Sagittarius, you should not water or fertilize, or do pruning or cuttings.

Planting of corms and bulbous plants bulbous, climbing specimens. Rooting cuttings.

25.05 (from 18:36) - 27.05

♑ Capricorn, +-, ◑, Root days

You must not touch the root system of plants, as the damage will take a long time to heal.

Earth or root days are good for planting dahlias and other bulbous and tuberous flowers.

Flowerbed preparation. Installing metal or plastic edging tape to separate flowerbeds from the lawn. Applying organic fertilizers. Sanitary and formative pruning. Carrying out preventative measures to combat diseases and pests.

28.05-30.05 (until 03:32)

♒ Aquarius, —, ◑, Flower days

It is forbidden to sow (especially if you want to get seeds from these specimens), pick, plant and transplant all flower and ornamental crops, and watering and fertilizing are also not recommended.

We weed and trim wild growth. We combat pests and diseases. Ornamental shrubs can be shaped. We cut flowers for bouquets, which will help them last longer.

30.05 (from 03:32) - 30.05

♓ Pisces, +, ◑, Leaf days

It is not recommended to prune or treat with toxic preparations.

We sow and plant seedlings of annuals, and also plant and transplant all flowers (especially cloves, liliaceae And sage), ornamental shrubs.

Water and fertilize with caution.

Work of flower growers in May

In the last month of spring, all the mistakes made when planting earlier become apparent. Some will need to be replanted, and some bushes will need to be divided.

Caution! Repot spring- and early summer-blooming specimens carefully, using a large root ball as a transfer method. Only fall-blooming plants can be divided and repotted.

Peonies can also be planted if you bought the ones you like with a closed root system. Read on to find out how to do this. here. There you will find a complete lunar calendar for planting them.

If there are any mistakes in the flowerbed design, they can only be corrected by planting annuals.

May is a favorable time for sowing:

• Tagetes thin-leaved (also known as marigold) is an ideal choice for foreground decoration. Its delicate foliage and yellowish-brown flowers will be a stunning addition. The area can also be planted with larger varieties of marigold, such as the drooping or upright varieties.
• Sanvitalia — shoots with warm-toned flowers fill all available space. They beautifully line paths and borders without interfering with the growth of other plants.
• Zinnias Japanese roses—snow-white and pink flower heads will appeal to lovers of understated, discreet beauty. They differ from other varieties in their miniature size. Each daisy-like flower remains on the stem for a long time.
• Gypsophila graceful - looks great next to lilies.

These annuals will take a bit of a back seat petuniaHowever, this is not a problem, as this flower is very bright and will be pleasant to look at from a short distance.

They are already finishing blooming in May tulips, they don't need to be dug up. Then, annuals should be planted between the bulbs to cover the drying leaves of these flowers.

Watering will not harm the roots of the tulips, and they will bloom again next season.

Bulbs should be left in the ground only as an exception. It's best to dig them up after the leaves turn yellow and store them in a dark place for replanting next year. This is especially true for highly ornamental varieties.

In their place you can plant annuals and phacelia.

Please note! DaffodilsCrocuses, and other spring flowers with small bulbs can be dug up only after they have formed a dense clump and are producing poor blooms. How and when dig up the bulbs Read on our website.

Transplanting

In May, flowers grown indoors or in greenhouses can be planted outdoors. Before planting, the seedlings need to be hardened off, meaning they should be taken outside for a week, gradually increasing the time. Failure to do so will result in the death of many of the plants.

Hardening off is especially necessary for plants grown in shared containers, as their roots are damaged before transplanting, weakening the seedlings and making them less able to cope with sudden temperature changes.

It's recommended to transplant flowers from their containers in the evening or on cloudy days. Cover with a protective covering for a couple of days to prevent the May sun from burning the delicate foliage.

Helpful information! You can get additional seedlings by thinning out the seedlings planted in April. Instead of discarding them, transplant them elsewhere. This is essential to ensure the flowers retain their decorative appearance and prevent them from becoming clumps.

Fertilization

In May, flowering plants require organic fertilizer (a 1:10 solution) and mineral mixtures (1 tablespoon per bucket of water). Fertilizers are applied based on the age of the plants; the older they are, the more nutrients they require.

In the second ten days of May, you can add a mixture for planted dahlia seedlings.

For reference! A five-year-old peony bush requires 10 liters of organic matter; the same amount is applied to 3-4 young plants.

Find out more about feeding peonies.

Smaller perennial plants (eg: phloxes, astilbe etc.) 1 liter of nutrient mixture is needed.

Watering

Regular watering is necessary:

• daisies;
• pansies;
• columbine;
• delphinium;
• gladioli;
• dahlias;
• clematis.

Mallow And gaillardia You can water less often.

Annuals also require different watering. Sweet peas, lobelia, nasturtium does not tolerate dry soil. Knapweed, verbena, dimorphotheca, purslane, California poppy, zinnia, scabious tolerate drought well.

Landing

In May, you should finish planting gladiolus bulbs. Choose a site where they haven't grown for several years.

Plant at the beginning of the month canna, dahlias.

If they were grown indoors for seedlings, cover the planted bushes with non-woven material.

Lawn care

If the weather is hot, the lawn requires special care.

The lawn needs to be watered at least twice a week, and actively growing weeds should be removed. In May, it's time to mow the grass.

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Caring for roses

Remove rosehip shoots from grafted bushes. To do this, gently rake away the soil from the sprouted stems, pull the shoots out of the ground, and cut them as close to the trunk as possible with pruning shears.

More about caring for garden roses Read on the portal Top.tomathouse.com.

Caring for peonies

In May, prepare the peonies for bloom. To ensure lush blooms, leave only the largest bud on each stem and pinch out the rest. If the peonies aren't being cut for bouquets, only the smallest flowers should be pinched out. They won't have time to bloom anyway; they'll simply dry out, robbing the stems of nutrients.

If peonies are to be used in bouquets, they should be cut when the buds are half-open. It's important to leave as much foliage on the bushes as possible. Without it, the plants won't be able to accumulate the nutrients needed to initiate and form new buds in their rhizomes.

More about caring for peonies Read on our website.

Installation of supports

Climbing plants need support, and its construction cannot be postponed.

Ipomoea (incl. quamoclit), sweet peas and other vines need support immediately after germination. If this isn't done, the plants will begin to cling to each other, become entangled, and lose their decorative appearance.

Useful information! For clematis, Kampsis A secure support made of rebar is needed. For climbing annuals, you can use specialized plastic mesh, which is available at gardening stores.

Greening of balconies

On balconies and loggias in May, you can refuse the classic version of landscaping (petunias, pelargoniums) in favor of aromatic herbs, for example, parsley, celery, basil. This will not only allow you to have a harvest of greens, but will also look decorative.

The plants can be planted in separate containers and placed in a common box. Sprinkle the soil with sawdust or peat to prevent the root system from overheating in the sun. If you trim the herbs regularly, preventing them from blooming, they will remain attractive until fall. Then, the pots can be brought indoors for a winter harvest.

In May, you can bring indoor plants out onto the balcony. Balsam, fern, asparagus, fuchsia, eucharis It should be kept only on a glazed loggia, shaded from sunlight.

Crassulas, cacti, milkweeds, aloe They also need to be protected from ultraviolet radiation by providing diffused lighting. Ornamental plants will be more resistant to adverse environmental influences, diseases, and pests, and will become a beautiful addition to the garden throughout the growing season.