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May marks the late spring period in the UK, and it's also the time during which gardening enthusiasts begin actively undertaking jobs that will result in the best, most vibrant blooms over the rest of the year. Peace lilies are one of the plants which thrive between spring and autumn, and healthy plants tend to burst with blooms during this timeframe.

However, it's important that your beloved peace lily is given exactly the care suited to its needs if you hope to see those elusive white swathes. May happens to be the month where you will begin to notice subtle yet easy-to-spot changes in your peace lily plant. You may observe that your plant looks slightly glossier and just a tad bit fresher, often exhibiting an uplifted energy for those looking keenly. Under the right conditions, your peace lily could be days away from flowering.

While it may not be termed as a dramatic shift, May does mark the beginning of a more active phase in a peace lily's growth and flowering cycle.

Knowing exactly what kind of care to give and approach to take with a peace lily plant in May takes on prime importance, especially if you're hoping to see a burst of blooms and growth in your plant.

While no massive changes need to be undertaken, small adjustments and overhauls can more than do the trick and be the difference between a peace lily that's surviving, or thriving.

Wiping your peace lily's leaves with a soft, damp cloth to remove accumulated dust and bring back its glossy sheen may not seem like a major gardening task, but oh is it a powerful one.

It's a small yet satisfying measure which can make a big difference in the long run with regards to your plant's growth. And while you're at it, make an effort to tidy up your plant's foliage as well.

This means deadheading and getting rid of anything that's yellowing or fading, especially towards the base, and snipping off whatever is past its best - so that your plant can focus on healthy new growth rather than use its resources on maintaining older foliage.

As homes begin to warm up and temperatures start to climb, the air inside your house will start to become a little drier bit by bit. And if you can feel it, rest assured your peace lily will be able to as well.

They aren't especially fond of these conditions, so it would serve in your plant's best interests if you gently begin to increase the humidity around it. Being naturally tropical plants, peace lilies always appreciate a touch of humidity so they can feel and look fresh and full.

Relocating your plant to a naturally humid spot, like a bright bathroom, is one way of achieving higher humidity levels within your home without making yourself uncomfortable during the summer months. If that's proving to be too complicated, occasional misting or a simple humidity setup should do the trick.

Late spring is the ideal time to assess whether your peace lily plant requires repotting, albeit there's no rush to complete this task. Peace lilies naturally prefer being fit into slightly snugger pots and often display better growth when they aren't given too much extra room.

With that said, if you notice your peace lily's roots starting to push out of the drainage holes, or the compost drying out much more rapidly than normal, take that as a sign to repot your plant.

Pro tip: while repotting a peace lily, go up just one size, and always remember to use a well-draining mix so that the soil's moisture can remain balanced rather than being dense and heavy around the roots.