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Peter’s Tips
Winter Gardening Tips
Peter Hands is one of the team of experienced gardeners at The Conservatory Garden and Home and has worked with us for 11 years. Peter’s passion for gardening, his enormous knowledge and his good sense are one of The Conservatory’s greatest assets. Peter always takes the time and has the patience to listen and quickly identifies the most suitable plants or solutions for problem plants. His advice on plant care, pruning in fact every facet of gardening is always available to our customers.
- PRUNING — Winter is the time to prune Roses and deciduous fruit trees e.g., stone and pome fruits but also an ideal time to prune Box and Privacy hedges to encourage fresh growth in spring. This also applies to all Topiary, especially Conifers ask us for more information on pruning specific types. Apply Rapid Raiser or Seamungus after trimming.
- BULBS — As Spring bulbs start to emerge it’s a good idea to feed them with Phostrogen to provide plenty of growth and flowers.
- REASSESSMENT — Winter is a great time to reassess your garden and remove plants that are not performing.
- PLANT NOW — Shade trees, fruit trees and hedging plants are best planted now.
- COLOUR — Winter needn’t be dull and grey! Colour your garden with bright bold Pansies, vibrant Violas and luscious Lobelia. Pretty Polyanthus will soon be available in gorgeous colours to brighten up you day.
- PLANTING PREPARATION — Always prepare the soil with Rapid Raiser to provide nutrients. Debco Soil Conditioner to add organic content and retain moisture and Gypsum to break down heavy clay soil. Remember to apply Seasol at planting time as it reduces transplant shock and stimulates root growth.
So get growing in winter! June16, 2010
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