antirisdeach.com | The online version of the fortnightly newsletter from the Isle of Tiree » gardens http://antirisdeach.com The Fortnightly Newsletter From The Isle of Tiree Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:43:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Gardeners Corner http://antirisdeach.com/latest-stories/gardeners-corner/ http://antirisdeach.com/latest-stories/gardeners-corner/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:46:16 +0000 admin http://antirisdeach.com/?p=45 Winter really limits outdoor work, although many useful tasks can be done now.
If Crocuses or Snowdrops are overcrowded lift, divide, and replant them after they have bloomed.
Now is also the time to get your Roses ready for the Summer. Prune to reduce the size, remove diseased stems, or stems that are crossing each other. As a general rule, prune back stems by about half to two thirds.
Dig over any empty beds in preparation for Spring sowing. Now is the time to plant Gladiola, Dahlia, Begonia, etc.
Newspapers will often show good plant offers at this time of year, so be on the lookout!

Written by Peggy Cameron

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