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6 Garden work to be done in February

preparation, sowing, pruning, and more



With winter almost coming to an end, visions for planting will soon begin, which only means that February has come upon us.


In the flower garden, roses may need more pruning, fruit trees, berry bushes, and canes (they all sleep in blissful dormancy).


February, January is the time to get all the gardening work done that you have not done.


Do not worry about checking every item on the list. Gardeners around the world are never at the same table and we never experience the same weather.


The best way to plan and plant a garden is to take it one step at a time. Do what you can according to your time, climate and energy. Soon, everything in your garden will fall into place, and before you know it, your first harvest will come.


Important garden work to do in February:


1. Order garden seeds and make a list of what you already have


If you have not yet ordered your seed lists, it is not too late. You can order online. To find the best time to place your order, carefully check the website of each seed sales company. Also, please avoid hoarding seeds. After all, seeds have a short lifespan.


If you are worried about seed shortages in the future, it is time to learn how to store your own garden seeds before planting them.


2. Organize your garden seeds by planting date



To create a well-established garden, you need some pre-planning on your part. Not only do you consider supplemental planting and crop rotation for larger and better harvests, but planting dates also help to organize and place your seeds. This way you can imagine where they will grow and where they will be planted. Planning a planting schedule in your garden in advance will save you time in the long run. Don’t forget to plan intercropping too! Intercropping is the cultivation of two edible crops simultaneously on the same land. One of the edibles is still young and small, the other is maturing. Once the mature vegetables are harvested, the younger, smaller edible will thrive.


3. Choose nature - or grow lights


For many of us, planting outside the garden is still light-years away. There are things we can do to bring that time closer and reduce the gap. For example, you can start growing the seeds inside (window) or outside in a greenhouse. Now is the time to find out if LED lights can help you germinate seeds. If they are, great! If not no problem. Our grandparents survived without them, and so can we. It takes a while for the seeds to start in natural light. Last I checked, most of us have a lot of time on our hands at home.


4. Start the leeks and onions at home



The seeds you decide to start at home depend on your location. Most often, leeks and onions can be started in February and then transplanted after 6-8 weeks.


Your success in starting other vegetables in advance will vary. There are many factors that determine whether the time is right: location, soil temperature, air temperature, light, humidity, snow, and so on.


With a greenhouse, you can start early and grow late in the season. For now, let the soil rest and wait. In the meantime, avoid trampling your garden soil when you stay on the paths. You will notice a difference when it comes to planting time.


5. chit Seed Potatoes


 The question often arises.


The truth is, it works in two ways: sometimes soaking our corn or peas before planting ensures their germination success. Sometimes it is only to satisfy the birds with a good


Sitting refers to the germination of seed potatoes before planting.

If you have never tried to make your potato cit before, Elizabeth explains how to do it here, as well as some potato growing tips. You will also find out how to choose seed potato varieties.


6. Arrange the hedges and cut the flags


When working in the garden or backyard, it is important to consider the life cycles of other organisms. Before the birds begin to build their nests for the season, it is a good time to re-arrange the hedges.


Bow for basket leaving February is a good time to cut locks. This gives you plenty of moments to rearrange any flags like the Virginia Creeper and the Boston Ivy.


If you want your backyard garden to have its tip shaped like the top when the first leaves open, it's time to prune. Except for the apricots, cherries, and plums!


You can also use this time to trim perennials with broken and dead branches/leaves.

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