Lower Hardres and Nackington Gardeners Society
Established in 1887
Protect young plants from slugs and snails
Deadhead daffodils
Prune early flowering shrubs like forsythia
Clean out ponds
Sow leeks, fennel, sweetcorn, tomatoes, courgettes, main crop potatoes.
Feed berries and currants with high nitrogen feed
Divide perennials
Water new and young plants as necessary Watch for pests and suckers roses Cut down faded bulb foliage Plant winter brassicas and protect from pests Water fruit and veg thoroughly during dry spells Cut
Prune spring flowering shrubs that have finished flowering Trim box and other formal hedging lightly Plant out dahlias at end of month Sow leaf beet, chard, runner beans, french beans Plant leeks, bra
Weeding: Weeds will be growing as strongly as your plants, so keep on top of them before they can get a hold. Digging them up with a hand fork is the best idea, as you can get all the roots out. Pest