Five Important Tasks To Show Your Garden Some Love In February!

 

As February advances and the days grow progressively longer, gardens stir from their winter slumber, with spring-flowering bulbs heralding the first signs of life.

It’s the perfect time to shake off the winter chill and dive into some essential tasks that will prepare your garden for a spectacular spring.

At Quealy & Co, we share our top tasks for February to ensure your garden flourishes with colour and abundance in the coming months.

So, if you intend to place your house in Kent on the market in 2025, don’t despair about your gloomy garden; follow our advice!

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Immerse yourself in vibrant colour immediately!

This time of year can seem dull and grey, making it even more important to celebrate the early colours of crocuses, snowdrops, and, of course, daffodils. We value colour in the garden even more when there is less around!

Snowdrops thrive during this time of year. Your local garden centre will sell plenty of early bloomers for instant colour.

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Get organised.

February is the perfect time to prepare your garden for spring. Use this opportunity to sort through your seeds, prepare compost, and organise your tools for the busy months ahead. If the soil isn't frozen or waterlogged, loosen it and mix in compost to rejuvenate it. Clear debris from borders and lawns, but avoid walking on wet or frosty ground to prevent damage.

Removing the remnants of winter is essential for giving your garden the best possible start. Focus on refreshing the soil, tidying up the borders, and ensuring your tools work well. These small efforts now will yield great results as the season progresses.

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Begin sowing and planting.

February provides numerous opportunities for those excited to begin planting. Start by sowing hardy annuals. Prepare your borders for future planting by applying a generous layer of mulch using your preferred organic material. Options for mulch include homemade compost, leaf mould, or well-rotted manure if it is available to you.

Lilies are a priority this month. Plant bulbs in pots or borders to create a stunning effect. These elegant blooms will reward you with spectacular displays later in the year.

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Prune the roses and plant bare-root perennials.

Pruning is essential in February. We recommend lightly pruning late-spring clematis to remove spindly stems and cutting back thorny shrubs like buddleias and hardy fuchsias to promote compact growth. Once their winter display has ended, trim shrubs like dogwoods and continue to maintain them neatly and robustly.  

Make sure to plant bare-root roses and perennials in February. They are cost-effective and take root better when planted during dormancy, providing your garden an early advantage for the growing season.

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Remember the birds.

Who doesn’t love watching robins and blue tits frolicking in the garden? Feeding birds in winter will attract them to your outdoor space while supplying the energy needed to survive the chilly conditions.

The food you provide for birds is merely their first course. From your feeder, they move on to other tasty morsels in your garden: insects, worms, snails, and even spiders.

It's free pest control if you will—natural and environmentally friendly!

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Selling your house in 2025.

If you are thinking about selling your property in Kent this year, please contact our team. We offer a free, no-obligation property valuation and additional advice on how to prepare your home for sale.

Call us on 01795 429836 or email hello@quealy.co.uk.

You can also use our instant online valuation tool if you want a ballpark figure of your home's value to sell or to let: Click here.