March From the Potting Shed
I think for most of us the exceptionally wet winter has put us behind with all the jobs that should have been doing in the garden. But not to worry I am sure we will catch up as the season progresses.
Having somewhere to start off seedlings indoors is always helpful and seeds like Sweet Peas, broad beans, peas, lettuce, as well as onion sets and chitting potatoes can all be kept in the cool and dry before being hardened off prior to planting outside. If the soil is too wet then put cloches on the areas where you want to plant. This will warm up and also dry the soil making it better for planting.
As soon as you can get onto the garden, borders can now be tidied up of the old stems, and these stems can be composted. Look out for any thing like ladybirds, lacewings and hoverflies that may be hiding in the stems and let them stay on the ground to allow them to escape into the new foliage. Mulching will also go on at this time of the year to hold in as much moisture as possible just in case we have another dry summer.
Lawns will have taken the brunt of the wet weather and can now be treated with a bacteria based moss killer such as Mo Bacter which does not require the moss to be removed once it has died. Bacteria will break down the moss which then feeds the lawn. Grass seed can be added once the moss has died back.
Enjoy your gardening,
Geoff.