Martin Gulliver writes - This is very much dependent on the weather - Spring can come early or late but this is a general guide:
- As snowdrops fade, split them up to increase stock.
- Prune and feed roses - cut back any dead or diseased stems and cut remaining stems back to a couple of outward facing buds above the ground on hybrid tea and floribunda roses.
- Cut back and feed perennials - they can also be split now when new growth is apparent.
- Sow hardy annuals now either direct in the ground or in pots to plant out later.
- Feed all borders – weed them first then apply a mulch.
- Top dress containers - scoop off the top 2” of soil and replace with fresh, and give them a feed.
- Start sowing early veg, including carrots, parsnips, radish and spring onions.
- Early potatoes that were chitted in February can be planted out now.
- Try sowing a few salad crops...sow in succession to get a steady supply.
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