Below is a selection of tasks to be done over the forthcoming winter months. The garden diary is updated regularly so keep checking in to see what needs doing throughout the year.

d e c e m b e r

at a glance...

• Prune woody ornamental plants, fruit trees and bushes.
• Continue winter digging, incorporating organic material (compost or manure) into the soil.
• Clean paths, repair sheds & fences.

j a n u a r y

at a glance…

• Keep on top of winter germinating weeds.
• Clear the crowns of plants of dead leaves.
• Continue with winter digging as soil conditions allow.
• Plant deciduous hedging.
• Prune trees and shrubs to shape.
• Prune wisteria and other vigorous climbers.

f e b r u a r y

at a glance…

• Apply organic based fertilisers.
• Continue planting trees, shrubs, fruit trees & bushes.
• Prune winter flowering shrubs.
• Prune summer flowering shrubs.
• Prune hardy evergreen trees & shrubs.
• Prune off old stems from herbaceous perennials.

!! Last Chance

• Cut back overgrown shrubs & hedges before the nesting season begins.