There’s plenty to do this month, from tidying up to planting and prepping. Let’s dig in!
Lawn Care: A Gentle Approach
Wet lawns are vulnerable to compaction, which can lead to poor drainage and weak growth.
Try to avoid walking on the grass when it’s waterlogged.
If you need to access certain areas, consider laying down planks to distribute your weight.
Clearing debris remains important this month.
Keep raking away leaves, twigs, and any winter detritus to allow light and air to reach the grass.
Now is a good time to tidy up lawn edges.
Use a half-moon edging tool to create clean, crisp lines—it makes a surprising difference to the overall appearance of your garden.
Prepping and Planting
February is the perfect month to kickstart your planting efforts.
Start seeds indoors for crops like tomatoes, chillies, and sweet peas. Use seed trays placed on sunny windowsills or in a heated propagator to give them a head start.
Bare-root plants, such as roses and fruit trees, should be planted before the end of the month while they’re still dormant. Ensure the planting site is well-prepared with plenty of organic matter.
If you have apple or pear trees, get pruning before new growth starts. Focus on removing any dead, diseased, or crossing branches to maintain a healthy structure.
Wildlife Care
Birds are still reliant on supplementary feeding this month. High-energy foods like suet balls and sunflower hearts are ideal.
Don’t forget to clean feeders regularly to prevent disease.
If you have a hedgehog house or other wildlife shelters, keep them undisturbed—hibernation season isn’t over yet.
Top Tip for February
Use fleece or cloches to protect emerging plants from unexpected frosts.
Final thoughts for February
The garden is slowly waking up—and so should your gardening ambitions. Keep nurturing your patch, and it’ll soon reward you.
