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What to do in the garden in May

It's May! Birds are singing, tulips are blooming _ and weeds are growing _ so it's time to get outside and kick into high gear. We start the month yanking out those weeds, roots and all, and end it planting crops and spreading mulch. But there's so much to do in between. Here's a tip or chore for each day of the month.

1. Incorporate generous helpings of compost into beds and boarders before planting.

2. Fertilize cabbage, lettuce, spinach and other cool-season vegetables.

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