Winter

A dormant time for gardens, the weather is uncertain, and working the soil risks compacting it, changing its structure, making it difficult to work later.

Despite this, we can still get out and start weeding if the soil is not too wet. This will clear out your beds and prepare them for future planting.

The frost will help to break up the soil making it easier to plant in the spring.

The greenhouse now needs to be cleared and cleaned for spring plantings.

Fallen leaves need to be cleared and disposed of or composted.

Now is a great time to plant your hedging, bare-rooted roses and shrubs, or to prune established ones.