What to do in Frebruary and March

The first signs of spring are starting to add colour in our gardens and parks. Crocus, snow drops and daffodils among others are emerging from earth. Slightly longer days allow us to spend a bit more time in the garden when is not too cold.

Now, we should start looking after our tools before the big season starts. They must be in need of some cleaning and lubricating.

Spring flowering srubs as Wisteria should have its new shoots cut back to two buds length from the main stem to encourage blossoming. Now that there are not leaves around this task is achieved more comfortably.

The same applies to Hydragea paniculata. It is the right moment to cut them back to two or three buds length stems from ground level and eliminate any weak growth that could shade its beauty.

Prune also summer flowering srubs. And, prune heathers and winter flowering srubs lightly.

Eliminate any dead growth from your perennials. Some you might have to cut back to ground level.