Good Morning!
It seems this weekend the weather has changed to be a little milder compared to the start of the week! We were in low single figures early on but looking at the forecast we're set to reach double figures over the next few days, the weather can't seem to make it's mind up.
Here's a few things that you can be getting on with over the coming week ...
It seems this weekend the weather has changed to be a little milder compared to the start of the week! We were in low single figures early on but looking at the forecast we're set to reach double figures over the next few days, the weather can't seem to make it's mind up.
Here's a few things that you can be getting on with over the coming week ...
1. Sedums - Throughout winter I left the stems of my Sedum plants to provide some structure and also allow somewhere for over-wintering insects. However the flower stems are looking a little tired and the new growth has started forming at the base so it was time for me to cut them down to ground level. Other plants that can be cut down now are Willows and Dogwoods to promote strong new canes.
2. Hardwood Cuttings - If you have been planning to take some Hardwood Cuttings then now is the time to get this done. You can take Hardwood Cuttings from Shrubs, Tree's and Roses but the window to do this is closing in a few weeks.
3. Hellebores - If you love Hellebores as much as I do it's always a good idea to remove any foliage showing signs of Black Spot which helps prevent the disease taking over. It also allows more light to the emerging flower buds! If you haven't removed them already then try to get it done asap.
4. Snowdrops - If you are in a milder area of the UK and your Snowdrops are already flowering, this is the ideal time to start thinking about dividing them if the clumps are congested. Snowdrops are best divided and planted when they are 'in the green', simply dig them up when they coming to the end of flowering, split them up into smaller clumps and re-plant.
5. Sowing - Salad crops can be sown now undercover to provide you with some early lettuce and salad leaves.
6. Apple & Pear Tree's - If your Apple & Pear Tree's have congested, badly placed, damaged or diseased branches now is your chance to prune them out.
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HAPPY GROWING!
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It has been so mild today, Nat - as you said, the weather can't seem to make it's mind up, though I'm not complaining about a bit more warmth! Here's hoping we get a decent Spring/Summer this year, although I think it's a case of making the most of it whenever it comes as our seasons are all a bit out of time. Hope you're enjoying your new propogator and have lots of seeds sown in preparation?! Hugs, Lisa x
ReplyDeleteIt's been really mild here too, looking at the forecast though temperatures are set to lower later in the week. I've sown a few seeds but I'm impatiently waiting for light levels to increase over the coming weeks lol xxx
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