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THE URBAN GARDENER: Winter Diary | Dolphin Square

Written by Dolphin Square Team | Jan 30, 2020 2:33:04 PM

Whether you have your own allotment, a favourite patch in the Dolphin Square gardens or a thriving collection of house plants, our seasonal gardening tips will help to keep your greenery looking its best. 

JANUARY

  • Pruning: Cut the summer side shoots back to two or three buds.
  • Prepare: Place a cloche over the soil this month, to help warm up the ground for a few weeks before sowing early peas.
  • Lawn: Avoid walking on the lawn when it’s blanketed by a heavy frost or snow, as this will damage the grass.
  • January top tip: Shred your Christmas tree and add it to compost bins.

    FEBRUARY

  • Weeds Dig up perennial weeds in your beds and kitchen garden to get a head start before the warm weather arrives.
  • Divide: Divide snowdrops if you want to move them or create more plants.
  • Prune: Winter prune apple trees and pear trees while they’re still dormant.
  • Birds: With cold city spells this month, hang out fat balls and keep bird feeders topped up.
  • February top  tip: Central heating can dry out indoor plants. Mist house plants regularly and stand them on a tray of pebbles filled with water