Jobs in the garden this month – March

Jobs in the garden this month – March

Jobs in the garden this month Protect new shoots from slugs and snails Slugs and snails become active as the weather improves so be sure to protect vulnerable new growth. Organic slug pellets containing ferric phosphate are as effective as the more popular...
Jobs in the garden – April

Jobs in the garden – April

Jobs in the garden this month Vegetables Plant main crop potatoes Chitting Potatoes For best results β€˜chit’ (encourage to sprout ) potatoes prior to planting. Stand the potatoes in egg trays blunt end uppermost. Potatoes are ready to plant when shoots are half to one...
Jobs In the Garden – June

Jobs In the Garden – June

Jobs in the garden this month – June Stake tall perennials To prevent tall stems falling over and snapping with the weight of their flowers, use canes, pea sticks or twigs as a framework to support the weight. Watering and feeding As plants begin to grow more...