Control Weeds
Weeds may still be a problem: digging the soil might help to clear them! Some more tips: http://j.mp/ba8nxZ
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Sow Green Manures
Green manures can now be sown to act as soil improver! Some suggestions what to grow: http://j.mp/aAD7eb
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Lasagna Gardening
Did you ever hear about lasagna gardening? It is a method of gardening that produces humus-rich soil: http://j.mp/9bKKz4
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Growing a Lawn from Seeds
Do you want to grow a lawn from seeds? Prepare the ground by cultivating, levelling and then firming the soil.
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Move Evergreen Trees and Shrubs
In warmer areas, evergreen trees and shrubs can now be moved: make sure the soil is not waterlogged or frozen solid.
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Plant Summer-Flowering Bulbs
Summer-flowering bulbs should be planted now: Prepare the soil first, to ensure that drainage is sufficient.
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Feed Trees and Shrubs
Trees and shrubs can now be fed with a fertiliser: sprinkle it over the root area before hoeing into the soil surface.
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Mulch with Organic Matter
Mulching with a deep layer of organic matter helps to suppress weed growth and conserve soil moisture during the summer.
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Improve the Drainage of Heavy Soils
Do you have heavy soils? It may be necessary to improve the drainage by working in organic matter and coarse gravel.
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Lay New Turf
New turf can be laid, provided the soil is not too wet or frosty: work from planks, to avoid compacting the soil.
