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March in your Gardenby GardeneerMarch – the beginning of spring and a favourite time of year.The warmer weather brings the garden and one’s enthusiasmfor gardening alive. There is still time to plant climbers,trees and shrubs; new herbaceous perennial plants can be added toborders; and bird-lovers can put up nesting boxes (on the north sidesof trees) before nesting season starts in earnest.Needless to say, of course, March brings in a long list of things todo: mow the lawn, repair bald patches of grass by seeding or replacingwith ready grown turf, prune roses, split clumps of herbaceous plantsand move them around, dig over beds and borders, provide plenty ofventilation for plants in greenhouses as days can be warm but nightsstill frosty and, and, and!! However, if there’s simply too much to do oryou haven’t got the time, call Gardeneer and one of their teams willcome and do it all for you.Recent high winds may have caused structural damage to fences,pergolas and sheds. It is worth a quick check to see all is well. If thereis damage, get it fixed quickly before the climbers grow too big andmake the job even more difficult. Call Gardeneer because we can helpwith this.March is the ideal time to look at changing the layout of yourgarden. Whether it’s one small flower bed or a full garden layout,Gardeneer can help and advise on suitable plants and designschemes to transform your garden. They provide a one-stopservice from design and plant selection right through to build andcompletion, working with you all the way to ensure you are delightedwith the finished result.On the downside, be prepared for the inevitable invasion of slugs,snails and other pests. Emerging seedlings and awakening perennialsare particularly susceptible to hungry slugs and snails that readilyattack any young, leafy growth. Remember that dogs, cats, birds andother wildlife can be seriously affected if they eat slug pellets. Thesafest and most economical way to use them is to place a dozen or sounder a slate or tile at strategic places around the garden. Birds, too,can become a nuisance at this time, pecking at emerging buds andvegetable seedlings. Fruit cages and cloches offer the best protectionbut netting and black cotton thread can offer temporary protectionuntil growth is established.On a high note, though, Crocus and daffodil bulbs, hellebores andsweet scented daphne are providing so much colour and will soon bejoined by primroses, primula, polyanthus and camellia. Heartwarmingand uplifting!Summer flowering corms such as gladioli and crocosmia can beplanted later in the month. If you stagger the time of planting over afew weeks, you will be able to enjoy a longer flowering period.JOBS FOR MARCHm Plant summer-flowering bulbsm Mow the lawn on dry days (if needed)m Prune bushes and climbing rosesm Remove perennial and annual weeds.m Protect plants from slugs and birds.m Finish digging and fertilising areas to be planted or sownm Provide ventilation to plants under coverm Plant shallots, onion sets and early potatoesm All lawns need feeding in order to maintain vigour. When feeding,look out for signs of pest or disease and apply moss killer ifrequired. Regular maintenance is the best way to approach a lawn,and may avoid the need for renovation later on.m Visit your local garden centre or nursery now, to stock up withherbaceous plants, while there is still a good selection. Establishedperennials that have been growing for three years or more willneed lifting and dividing, so they continue to flower well.THE LOCALGARDENINGSERVICE OF CHOICEy н f Ty Gh ʦ .Landscape and garden design• Patio, deck, fencing and gate replacement: your ideas and colour schemeRegular garden maintenance• Mow, weed, prune and clear leavesTidy ups, turfing and artificial turf• Spring clean to get the garden started0118 989 2627 • 07412 353 282 • info@gardeneer.co.uk • www.gardeneer.co.ukCredit Cards acceptedThe Wokingham Word 9 MARCH 2020
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