Send off for seeds
Action time: 04/03 - 04/03
It's the perfect time to plan your borders and stock up on new seeds. Get all the tips you need to ensure you buy the right plants for your garden.
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Prune shrubs
Action time: 04/03 - 11/03
Give your shrubs a hard prune to improve the shape and encourage flowers. Cut directly above a pair of buds using clean, sharp tools.
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Make new plants from shrubs
Action time: 04/03 - 06/03
It's your last chance to take hardwood cuttings of cornus, willow and other woody shrubs to make new plants before spring.
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Divide overgrown herbs
Action time: 03/03 - 07/03
Early spring is the best time to divide and replant congested perennial herbs like mint, chives, lovage and marjoram, while the plants are still dormant.
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Plant lily bulbs
Action time: 02/03 - 09/03
Plant up pots of your favourite summer-flowering bulbs. Start them off on a warm windowsill.
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Spring mulch your veg patch
Action time: 01/03 - 07/03
Give your beds a boost by adding a thick layer of mulch around plants to lock in moisture and ensure beds don't dry out.
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