Garden Jobs for February.

Garden Jobs for February.

February is the perfect time to start sowing seeds undercover. By taking this proactive approach, you can extend your growing season and increase the chances of a bountiful harvest come summer.

Late-summer flowering clematis should be pruned in late winter or early spring. This timing allows the plant to establish new growth before the flowering season begins.

Dividing congested clumps of herbaceous perennials to rejuvenate your garden and create new plants without spending on new ! 

Wisteria is a stunning and popular flowering plant known for its cascading blooms. To ensure your wisteria produces an abundance of flowers in the spring, it's essential to properly prune and care for the plant.

By applying slow-release fertilizer around the base of your roses and flowering shrubs, you are providing them with a consistent source of nutrients. This steady supply helps prevent nutrient deficiencies and promotes strong root development, lush foliage, and abundant flowers.

Winter is the perfect time to prune your fruit trees and soft fruits to ensure a bountiful harvest come spring and summer. Whether you have apple trees, autumn raspberries, or blackcurrants, proper pruning is essential for promoting healthy growth and maximizing fruit production.

 Hunt out overwintering snails huddled in empty pots and hidden corners. By reducing their numbers early on, you can help protect your garden from potential harm.

It is important to remove any yellowing or faded leaves from your overwintering plants.

Greenhouses are essential for providing plants with the optimal environment for growth. One key factor in ensuring your plants thrive is maximizing the amount of light that enters the greenhouse. To achieve this, it is crucial to regularly wash the greenhouse glazing both inside and out.

Check the insulation around your pots and borderline-tender plants. Ensuring that the fleece or other insulation is still in place can make a significant difference in their survival during thees cold months.

As the winter months come to an end, it's time to start thinking about preparing your gardening tools for the upcoming spring season. One important task is to sort out and clean up canes, plant supports, and cloches to ensure they are ready for use when the time comes.

As the winter chill fades away and the flowers start to bloom, it's time to prepare your mowers and garden power tools for the upcoming spring season. Proper maintenance is key to ensuring that your equipment runs smoothly and efficiently.

 

Summer Flowering Stock coming soon ! 

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