Check potted lilies making early growth, and control any outbreaks of pests or
diseases as necessary.
Top dress the Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum) by carefully removing the top 25mm (1”) of old compost and replacing it
with new.
Pot up new Lily bulbs
Tidy up large-flowered summer hybrid Clematis by removing all dead growth, and shorten remaining growths back to the
first pair of plump buds.
This is a suitable time for layering most types of Clematis
Check beds containing ericaceous plants, remove any weeds, mulch where necessary with peat, lime-free compost or bark
chips.
Check for any plants that display chlorotic markings (cream marks on foliage), apply chelated iron at recommended
dose if necessary.
Protect flowering plants from heavy rain and snow with temporary overhead cover such as cloches.
Crocus and Primula blooms attract birds, so to prevent them stripping flowers,
criss-cross the plants with cotton thread, or proprietary humming lines.
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