February’s here, and the first hints of spring appear, with snowdrops, aconites and even a few early daffodils in flower. When the weather’s good, grab your gardening tools and get outside! Here are our top 6 gardening tips for February.
Top 6 garden jobs for February
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First early potatoes do best if they are chitted before planting. To do this, leave the seed potatoes somewhere cool and dark for a few weeks to start sprouting. They should be ready to plant in 4-6 weeks.
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Prune autumn-fruiting raspberries, cutting all last year’s canes to ground level.
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Get your veg beds ready for the growing season by clearing any weeds and stones. Put down wooden planks to walk on when working on the beds to stop the soil from becoming compacted.
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Deadhead winter pansies to encourage a flush of new flowers for spring.
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Provided the soil isn’t waterlogged or frozen, February is a good month for planting new shrubs and trees.
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Spring clean greenhouses and cold frames, washing down the glass with warm soapy water to get rid of the winter grime and prepare for the new growing year!
Get ready for a great gardening year with a visit to Lakeside, where you’ll find all the seeds, plants and tools you need to make your garden bloom!
