Gardening Tips February
We’re into February already! Another month where we can sometimes find we neglect the garden… but here are some jobs you can get stuck into!
Flower Garden
- Winter and Spring bedding such as pansies and primulas need regular deadheading.
- Spread mulch over flower borders to protect roots and improve soil condition.
- Prune late flowering clematis before the end of the month.
Kitchen Garden
- Buy seed potatoes and onion sets for planting in March and April.
- Complete pruning of apples and pears.
- Feed fruit trees and bushes by sprinkling a suitable fertiliser around the base.
Greenhouse
- If heated you can start sowing tomatoes, melons, cucumbers and bedding plants.
- Water indoor plants with rainwater and keep their compost moist.
- Check heater fuel levels regularly.
General Advice
- Stock up on pots and compost for early planting.
- Keep up the good work by providing food and water for birds that visit your garden.
- Tree stakes and ties can be damaged after heavy winds and rain so check and replace if necessary.