Prune
- Wysteria should be pruned now, as they will bleed if left too late
- Hardy evergreen hedges
- Conservatory climbers should be pruned back before birds begin nesting
- Any winter flowering shrubs which have finished flowering
- Apple and pear trees should be pruned by the end of February
Plant
- Roses can now be planted – if planting in an area which has previously grown roses, use mycorrhizal fungi to prevent replant disease
- Bare root fruit trees can be planted now if ground is not water logged
- Onions, shallots and garlic can be planted towards the end of February
- Lily bulbs can be planted in well-drained, enriched soil
Harvest
- Parsnips and leeks can continue to be harvested through February
- Brussel sprouts, sprouting broccoli, turnips and leeks can all be harvested
Miscellaneous
- Prepare vegetable seed beds for spring planting by digging over the soil, incorporating compost and removing any weeds
- Protect blossoms on fruit trees from the cold using frost fleece
- Keep potted outdoor plants raised off the ground to protect from frost
- Chilt potato tubers- they’re best kept in open trays in a bright, cool and frost free area such as a glasshouse
- Encourage early fruiting in strawberries by covering with cloches