Britain Get Growing – Planning for a productive February

As February rolls around, it’s time to put your green thumb to work and start planning your garden for the upcoming season. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a novice, there are many options available for what you can sow and grow in your garden in February.

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Your garden in February

Trimming and pruning is a key focus this month, trim back ivy and creepers if they have outgrown their space before birds start nesting in them. Prune winter-flowering shrubs that have finished flowering such as mahonia, heathers and winter jasmine. You can now cut back deciduous grasses leftover Winter ready for fresh growth to start as the weather warms up.