Essential Gardening Jobs to Do in February
Get ahead this season with simple prep work that will set your garden up beautifully for spring - with the right tools from Coopers of Stortford to make the work easier and more enjoyable.
1. Prune Shrubs, Hedges & Climbers
February is prime time to tidy up winter-flowering shrubs that have finished blooming and give evergreen hedges a smart trim before the growth rush of spring.
Helpful tools:
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| Handy Portable Platform A 2-level moveable platform, perfect for reaching the top of your hedge |
Telescopic Lopping Shears Handy long-reach garden shears for trimming branches and tidying edges. |
2. Prepare Soil & Vegetable Beds
As long as the ground isn't frozen, now's the moment to prepare your veg beds - clearing debris, turning soil, and loosening earth so it's ready for early sowing later in spring.
Helpful tools:
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| Push & Pull Weed Hoe Great for breaking up compacted soil and tidying planting areas. |
Hand Fork A reliable hand fork for turning soil and aerating beds. |
3. Divide & Plant Bulbs
Got clumps of snowdrops or daffodils that need dividing? February is often the best month to give bulbs extra room so they thrive and bloom even better next year.
Helpful tools:
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| Garden Leggings Apron With a built-in pocket to keep your tools and bulbs close to hand while you work. |
Handy Garden Scoop Essential for gentle bulb lifting and planting in borders and containers. |
4. Tidy Paths, Borders & Hard Landscaping
Leaf and debris clearance keeps patios and borders looking neat and prevents moss build-up. It also helps reduce places for pests and diseases to overwinter.
Helpful tools:
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| Flat Head Shovel Perfect for clearing moss and debris that may have grown over winter. |
1600W High Pressure Washer Great for sprucing up paths and decking before spring-time gatherings. |
5. Plan for Spring
While it's still cool, take some time to plan your garden layout and sowing calendar. Decide where early vegetables will go, what new shrubs you want to add, and order seeds so you're ready to sow when the soil warms up.
This month is a great chance to prepare, tidy and set your garden up for success this spring. With the right tools, every task becomes a little more satisfying and a lot more efficient.