May is the month to prune weak branches on trees that may be a threat during the upcoming hurricane season.
Flowers to plant this month include balsam, begonias, blue daze, celosia, cosmos, cockscomb, four o'clocks, hollyhocks, impatiens, marigold, moon vine, morning glories, periwinkle, petunias, portulaca, salvia, sunflower, torenia, zinnia.

Vegetables to plant this month include cherry tomato, collards, lima bean, mustard, spinach, pepper, pumpkin, snap beans, southern peas, squash, sweet potato, yam and yard long bean.

May herbs include basil, chives, dill, sage, savory, sweet marjoram, mint, and thyme.