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What to do in the garden in April

Spring’s in full swing this month, so keep on top of your planting, sowing and weeding.
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April’s a busy time in the garden, so make sure you dodge the sofa and get planting.

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What to do in the garden in March

With warmer days arriving in March, get spring cleaning in your garden!
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March is a real DIY month for the garden. With slightly longer days and warmer temperatures, there’s no excuse to put off those fiddly gardening jobs any longer.

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What to do in the garden in February

**Winter is coming to a close, so get your garden ready before active growing starts.**
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Spring is fast approaching, and February is the month to get your pruning shears out and prep before active growth starts.

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What to do in the garden in January

Wrap up warm and get outside. These easy tasks will get your garden off to the best start possible.
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January is a cold and quiet month in the garden – the perfect opportunity to plan your gardening year ahead.

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Top Tips for Extending Garden Colour into Autumn.

summer border — ©Shutterstock – Take stock of borders now to begin planning for autumn colour.

August is a great time to take stock of your borders and containers. Right now, they should be in full swing; a riot of colour! But in a couple of months they will begin to fade and so it’s worth planning ahead now. Make sure that you have some plants waiting in the wings if you want to keep your display looking fresh and colourful.

Here are some top tips for extending your display well into autumn.

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