*Shirley Brohan.
Blossoms on the Go provide their second tip for March in this week’s article.
Well, its March and hopefully everyone has had the opportunity to get out into the garden and get a few things done this March.
If you haven’t pruned your roses there is still time. If you are not sure call in and we can advise you on your specific type of rose.
Remove any developing seedheads on daffodils and other spring bulbs but leave the foliage to die back naturally.
Tidy up alpines as they start to flower, removing dead foliage then mulch with grit to keep the foliage off damp soil.
Plant summer-flowering bulbs like lilies in pots and borders to add colour for this year.
Lots of you have started your gardens and are planting out cabbage plants and planted your potatoes which is great.
If you don’t have any ground space you can always use some large planters or create raise beds. If you are hoping to grow potatoes, we have special buckets available in stock.
Rhubarb is another favourite of mine and very easy to grow, plant in free draining soil with organic matter, such as well rotten farmyard manure.
And when its ready to harvest you can look forward to the lovely stew and tarts.
Keep an eye on the weeds as they start to grow in the beds and borders mulch up those beds to help keep weeds under control.
If you have any gardening questions just send us a message and we will hopefully all have a fabulous week.
