A huge sigh of relief that January has gone in the gardening world. A mild month that it was the snowdrops are now well in bloom and the daffodils are almost ready too bud  which indicates that the ground is not as cold as previous winters at this stage.

With all gardeners waiting to see what December and January would bring  bare rooted hedging is really only starting to be planted so is still very much available in your local garden centre, i.e. Green and Copper Beech, Hawthorn,hornbeam, Rose, Privet and a selection of Tree Whips plus many other varieties.

Jobs to do in February

Deciduous shrubs, trees, climbers and roses still can all be planted provided the ground is not wet or frozen.

Check trees and shrubs for dead wood, and prune out if necessary.

Prune climbers such as clematis, wisteria and grape vines.

Lift and divide snowdrops after flowering.

Broad beans and early peas can be sown if soil is not wet or you have raised beds.

Plant shallots and onion sets if the ground is in a suitable state.

Seed potatoes are now available in your local garden centre.

Spring bulbs have also now arrived in the garden centre such as Dahlias, Gladiolas, Lilies and Begonias.

Now is also a good time to edge out new beds and existing beds. As the month goes on you will see the centre’s variety of plants and shrubs stocking up to full capacity getting ready in anticipation of a dry spring.

Check and secure all staked trees and shrubs should there be strong winds and firm in. compost any roots that have been uplifted.

There is still a good selection of bedding colour available such as heathers, primula and polyanthus along with a selection of potted bulbs which are all colour labelled.

Craigville Garden Centre & Coffee Shop

Sligo Road

Enniskillen

Tel:02866326004