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Give
the borders Mulch |
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Borders need some kind of mulch, use leaf
mould, compost or well rotted manure. Whatever
you choose to use you need to be putting
a layer at least two inches thick. So simply
spread it all over the boarder two inches
thick that will do fine. By doing this you
are putting nutrients back into the soil
which plants feed on and you also increase
the temperature of the soil which helps
protect plant roots over winter.
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Tender
plants need protection
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Plants such as Cordyline's and Fuchsias
should be kept out of the frost, so bring
them into the green house or conservatory. |
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Clear
Flower borders of debris
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Remove all debris from flower borders. Dig
out annuals and turn over the soil as you
go. Cut perennials back down to ground level.
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Brush
heavy snow off trees |
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Brush heavy
snow off trees shrubs and conifers with
a broom to prevent branches getting damaged. |
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Move
potted shrubs into greenhouse |
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Shrubs in containers can suffer from root
death and dehydration in freezing weather.
Move them into a unheated greenhouse.
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Plant
Hedging, Trees & Shrubs |
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It's a good time to plant that hedge you
have always wanted or shrubs and trees.
Get rid of your old roses and replace with
new. Get them in now before heavy snow comes
along and the soil freezes. Plants and trees
on display outside at garden centres are
usually ones you can plant now, but its
always best to check a member of staff.
Buy Hedging, trees & plants online here... |
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Warning
! High winds = Broken Fences |
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At this time of year strong winds are expected
so Archways, Fence posts and Panels need
to be secure including young trees. Young
trees should be staked. Also check climbing
plants are fastened back. |
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More
jobs that need doing this month |
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Order flower seeds / Clean the greenhouse
/ Take carnation cuttings / Prune outdoor
vines
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