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Our Top Tips For April
Sow hardy annuals in beds and borders for an early
summer display
Prune woody stems of buddleia to within about 1 m.
of the base.
Sprinkle fertiliser around clumps of
spring-flowering bulbs.
Prune and tidy winter-flowering jasmine.
Cover strawberry plants with cloches to encourage
early flowering.
Plant out rows of onion sets and shallots.
Cover prepared areas for early vegetables with
polythene to warm the soil in preparation for sowing.
Protect young plants on cold nights with fleece.
Protect unfurling Acer leaves from frost and wind
damage.
Protect blossoming fruit trees from frost damage
otherwise pollination will not take place.
Take cuttings of any tender perennials which have
been over-wintered such as fuchsias and pelargoniums.
Prick out seedlings into pots or seed trays in the
greenhouse.
Sweep and power wash steps and paving to clear moss
and grime.
Apply a general purpose fertiliser to established
shrubs and trees, hedges and fruit bushes.
Check pond pumps and clean out filters.
SPRING-FLOWERING SHRUBS NOW IN STOCK
Talks Coming up soon - Here at Derby Garden Centre:
Gardeners Question Time Focus on Vegetables
Thursday 21st March at 10:30am
A chance to put your questions to one of our Plant experts who will have some
topical tips as well as some seasonal demonstrations relating to Vegetable
Culture for you to enjoy.
These sessions are designed to allow our customers to get access to expert help
on all gardening matters. Whether you have a gardening problem, need
advice on a plant or want to know how to condition your garden, our plant expert
is here to help.
Hanging Baskets
Thursday 25th April at 10:30am
This talk will show in a Hands on way how to create your very own hanging baskets from scratch, for long lasting, stunning summer displays in your garden.