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The weeds in our gardens will also respond to the rising temperatures. Start weeding now. Hoeing will kill most seedlings, or you can dig over the ground with a fork to loosen the soil and then remove the weeds by hand. Afterwards, add a 10-15cm layer of
iron or flat-bladed spade. Any overhanging grass that regrows can be trimmed with long- handled edging shears through the rest of spring and summer. A spring/summer lawn feed high in nitrogen can be applied to your lawn later in
mulch. Compost, bark or well-rotted farm manure all work well. Not only will it help keep the weeds away, but also add nutrients to your soil, help retain moisture and looks neater.
here’s to longer days out in our gardens
the month. This will encourage strong green growth. Apply on a cool day when rain is expected.
As we welcome British Summer Time at the end of the month, here’s to longer days out in our gardens. Hopefully, our British weather gets the memo about
It might just be too early still to
give your lawn its first mow of the year. If it is already growing and the lawn is dry enough, you can give it a cut, but remember to raise the blades on your lawnmower as high as they will go. In the meantime, you can edge your lawn to make it look smarter. Use a half-moon edging
spring arriving too.
Stephanie Wilson
The Barn Garden Centre, Oundle thebarngardencentre.co.uk
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