The February Garden

A month of anticipation and longer days..

It's February and spring is on the doorstep, new shoots are almost ready to burst into bloom! If it is too cold to get into the garden, why not do some planning ahead. This can not only save you time in the Spring, but you can think up new garden designs and decide on plants you want to use ahead of time. Towards the end of the month, early spring flowering bulbs like Narcissus are in flower, along with early flowering Primrose. Looking for Feburary flowering shrubs? Look no further than the bushy Viburnum tinus Ladybird with its perfumed white flowers and black berries, and Camellia Anticipation with gorgeous rich double pink blooms.

Plant and divide Snowdrops which should be bought ''in the green'' as it is known. They often struggle to grow if planted as dry bulbs in the autumn. Work in some compost or leafmould before planting to enrich the soil, a little bonemeal won't go amiss either. 

Make sure any seedlings you have get enough light this month, otherwise they will grow tall and leggy trying to reach light. Once germinated, you can move them to a high shelf so they get the maximum light, and if you are growing them on a windowsill, be sure to turn them at least once a day. 

Order the compost you need early, keeping in mind what you will need for the garden, pots and seed trays as veg growing season approaches. Having a good supply on hand, will save you time when the busy planting season is here. Why not buy in bulk with your neighbours, you can normally find local groups on Facebook where you can order together

We can deliver compost  if you live within a 15 mile radius of us. See our range here