The February Garden
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1. Winter Blooms Brighten the Scene
February is the perfect time to spot early flowers like snowdrops and crocuses. These delicate but mighty flowers push through the frost, bringing splashes of white, orange and purple to the garden. Winter Aconites and Hellebores, (also known as Christmas roses), add their own charm, also offering colour during the bleaker grey days.
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2. Pruning and Preparation
While the garden may appear dormant, it’s a crucial time for gardeners to prepare for spring. Pruning of trees and shrubs can help encourage healthy growth. This is also the season to start to tidy up the perennials, cutting back old growth to make way for new, and of course to start planning for future plantings.
3. Care for Wildlife
February is a time when wildlife still needs extra care and consideration. Gardeners can help by putting out bird feeders, providing fresh water, and adding wildlife-friendly features like log piles or shelters. Winter flowering plants, whilst beautiful for us to look at, also offer early sustinance to pollinators, which is another great way for gardeners to support nature
4. The Promise of Spring
In February, we start to feel the first stirrings of spring. Spring bulbs such as Daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths begin to emerge in pots or outdoor beds. It’s a month of anticipation, as the first signs of warmer weather and colourful blooms begin to appear, offering a glimmer of hope, happiness and of the gardening season to come.
So, while the garden in February might seem quiet, it's quietly preparing for the burst of life and colour that’s just around the corner. For gardeners, it's the perfect time to dream, plan, and prepare for a spring that’s closer than it feels.