January / February in the Garden

While we have had a very mild but wet and windy  January, history suggests that a cold spell may yet manifest itself in February.  Beware of any false spring weather just yet, keep delicate plants indoors and covered.  Any  ground preparation for spring planting should only be done when weather permits.

LAWNS

On established lawns you can aerate and scarify in dry conditions. Perhaps apply lawn sand and treat for worms.

ROSES

Complete any planting only if weather is dry enough or there is no frost. Don’t forget to support new plants from gales.   

HERBACEOUS BORDERS

Clear dead buds if they are still there. In established borders you can top dress with fertiliser and then dig it in.

TREES & SHRUBS

Plant  deciduous trees and shrubs in kind weather. Now is the time to clear moss from trees with tar wash. Prune hard any summer flowering shrubs such as clematis or spiraea. Remove inward growing branches on fruit trees.  

HEDGES

Cut back overgrown hedges by end February if weather is milder. Destroy weeds under your hedges with heavy weed killer.

Rest for the coming season as it is not far away

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