Sowing and Planting Sow French marigolds, petunias, dahlias, and other summer bedding seeds in the coming weeks. Start flower seeds indoors with
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Planting and Moving Finish planting any bare-root or root-balled deciduous trees in shelter belts or hedges by mid-March if the ground has
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January 29 – February 4 Key Tasks: Mow lawn areas early in the year, but not too tightly at this stage. Tidy
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January 29 – February 4 Prune back large permanent greenhouse plants in the next few weeks. Apply rose sprays to glasshouse grapevines
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February is an important month for gardeners who want to get a head start on the growing season. Here are some tips
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February Flower Care Lifting and Dividing Perennials Perennial flowers may show good growth during this period, making it the perfect time to
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Christmas Houseplant Care Prolong the life of your Christmas houseplants such as poinsettias, azaleas, and cyclamen by watering them just enough to
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January 1 – January 7: Pruning and Early Sowing Prune apple, pear, blackcurrant, gooseberry, and raspberry bushes to maintain size and improve
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January 1 – January 7: Tidying Up Your Flower Borders Remove plant debris to the compost heap or leave it lying on
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Pruning Deciduous Trees and Roses Deciduous trees can be pruned in winter, removing low branches to lift the crown of the tree
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Week 1: January 1 – January 7 Mowing and Lawn-mower Maintenance If there is a dry spell during this month, take the
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