Tips for April 2021
March 29, 2021 8:12 amCut perennials such as Penstemons, Gaura and Verbena Bonariensis down to new shoots on last years growth. Once tomato seedlings... View Article
Cut perennials such as Penstemons, Gaura and Verbena Bonariensis down to new shoots on last years growth. Once tomato seedlings... View Article
Lift divide and replant snowdrops as the foliage starts yellowing. Cover areas of soil with black plastic or black landscape... View Article
Cut back old fruiting raspberry canes to ground level. New canes that will bear fruit later in the the year... View Article
Prune established Gooseberry, Red and White Currant bushes now. Remove dead wood and low lying shoots, then prune side shoots... View Article
Prune grapevines this month to avoid bleeding from pruning cuts which can reduce vigour. For early tender stems, force rhubarb... View Article
Plant tulip bulbs for spring flowers. Plant to a depth of 6″. Start winter pruning of apple and pear trees.... View Article
Cut down Asparagus stems as they turn yellow and mulch with well rotted farmyard manure or garden compost. Plant rhubarb... View Article
At the end of the month cut down asparagus foliage. Plant spring flowering bulbs such as crocus, daffodils, hyacinths and... View Article
Complete summer pruning of currant bushes. Cut summer fruited raspberry canes down to soil level. Tie in healthy canes for... View Article
Thin overcrowded apples, pears and plums. If you do this now it means you will get larger and better quality... View Article