Tips for February

Begin to mulch borders etc when they are not too sticky, and before the weed seedlings appear. This will save a lot of work later on.

Tidy and cut down borders when conditions allow.

Helleboure displays are greatly improved if old leaves are removed to make way for the flowers.

Check greenhouse heaters and fleece in the garden regularly. The wind can easily dislodge loose fleece.

Check garden ponds when conditions are icy and gently melt holes in the ice with boiling water. Keep pond liners from cracking by floating a tennis ball on the water. It will absorb some of the pressure from the ice.