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February Garden Jobs
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- Put cloches over the ground that you’ll be using for vegetables so the soil can really warm up and be ready for the seeds/seedlings. If you don't have cloches use clear polythene and ensure it is weighted down at the edges.
- Check garden structures e.g. pergolas, arches, fences and trellis and make any repairs as needed
- Keep ponds free of ice
- Keep bird feeders and water dispensers topped up
- Plan a herb garden/area
- Clean, sharpen and repair tools before the season really gets going
- Continue to remove any debris and rubbish whenever you find it to reduce the risk of infestations of for example, greenfly, blackfly, vine weevils and slugs later in the year
- Check any tubers you are storing for rot
- Begin to sow annuals of both flowers and herbs but keep them in a greenhouse or on a warm windowsill
- Any conifer branches bent out of shape with snow can be coaxed back into place, simply tie in any branches that are spoiling the shape of the tree but make sure it is soft twine or it could cut the branch and frost could get in and damage or kill it
- Remove worm casts from the lawn by using a brush and keep it clear of leaves
- Keep any protective fleeces on your plants a bit longer yet!
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Nicki Jackson is Blue Daisy's garden designer & owner. A former HR consultant Nicki still finds the time to run Blue Daisy, design gardens and planting plans, write a blog, keep our gardening clients happy and offer IIP advice and outplacement support through Blue Daisy Consultancy.
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