Gardening Calendar: 1st Week in March
As we transition into the first week of March, it’s time to focus on several key tasks to prepare our gardens for the upcoming spring season.
Snowdrops: As snowdrop flowers begin to fade, consider dividing and replanting them to expand their presence in your garden or to introduce them to new areas. This can help create larger swathes of these delicate blooms. Click Here for further information
Mulching and Weed Control: Take advantage of the winter’s sharp frosts, which have likely suppressed persistent weeds like brambles and bindweed. Cut back any remaining weeds and apply weed sheeting covered with mulch to suppress their growth, making border maintenance easier as spring approaches. Click Here for further information
Feeding Your Garden Borders: If you haven’t already done so, feed your garden borders with Growmore fertiliser. One handful per square metre can result in more flowers and a prolonged flowering period throughout spring and summer. Click Here for further information
Sweet Peas: Sow sweet pea seeds indoors on your windowsill to ensure a vibrant display of summer colour. Train them against fences, pergolas, or hazel frames for a charming aesthetic. Click Here for further information
Hardwood Cuttings: As winter wanes, prune back winter-stem plants like cornus and salix. Utilise these prunings to create hardwood cuttings, propagating new plants for your garden. Click Here for further information
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Winter Pruning of Wisteria: With wisteria devoid of leaves, now is an ideal time to prune and train it against walls or pergolas. Consider installing new wires to guide its growth into a wider area. Click Here for further information
Vegetable Garden: Late February and early March mark the optimal time for planting garlic bulbs and asparagus crowns. Additionally, consider harvesting wild garlic from local woods for culinary use. To prevent it from spreading rapidly in your garden borders, grow it in pots or containers. Click Here for further information
Bare Root and Root Balled Plants: As winter concludes, seize the opportunity to plant bare-rooted plants like amelanchier, roses and root-balled plants such as yew hedging. Click Here for further information
Cleaning Your Greenhouse: Now is an excellent time to thoroughly clean your greenhouse using disinfectants and smoke candles. This helps control summer pests and fungal diseases, ensuring optimal growing conditions for your plants, while preventing issues like blossom end rot on tomatoes. Click Here for further information