What to do in February
February is a month of quiet transition and final preparations in an easy-care garden. As the first snowdrops and crocuses begin to peek through, focus on finishing the structural pruning of deciduous shrubs and roses.. To save work later, apply…
Reviving Your Secateurs
The February quiet period is the best time for a specialised bit of maintenance: reviving your secateurs. They are the most frequently used tool in any gardener’s arsenal, yet they are often the most neglected. After a year of pruning…