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·        Deadhead daffodils and other spring bulbs when flowers are done but leave the leaves to die back       naturally. This will help the blub store energy for next year’s flowers. You could also give the leaves a spray   with liquid fertiliser.

·         Tidy up borders and beds removing ant weeds as these will take nutrients and moisture out of the soil.

·        Feed roses and shrubs with a general fertiliser to give them a good start. Check for signs of mildew and   black spot and treat appropriately.

·        In the green house pinch out tips on fuchsia plants and sweet peas to encourage plats to get bushy.

·        If not already done so give your greenhouse a good clean to get rid of any harbouring pests

·        Time to think about the lawn repair any patches and if wanting a new lawn now is the time to lay turf.

·        Prune hydrangeas cutting back the old stems to a healthy shoot lower down..

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Spring clean-up : remove any dead foliage and debris from the pond and surrounding areas Water Testing : check water parameters. If the water has ammonia or Nitrite/ Phosphate issues remove any rotting organic matter and perform partial water changes. Clean and service pond equipment: clean pumps and filters, replace filter media and pads as needed and change the uv lamps. Watch out for Blanket weed: growth of blanket weed may start due to the rise in pond temperature and increase in daylight. Excess nutrients can also help blanket weed grow. Check Fish Health: watch for signs of illness as the water temp rises treat as soon as signs show. Feeding Fish: now the water temp is rising feed wheatgerm and slowly move over on to higher protein diets as the days get warmer. Plant for March: marsh marigold will bring striking golden flowers signalling the beginning of spring in the pond.