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February Garden Work

Party Planning for your roses: if you've a big event coming this Easter, then it pays to remove all flowers and buds off roses at the beginning of this month, to just above a 2nd or 3rd leaf node on the stem. 60 days on, you should have plenty of blooms!
Tropical flowering plants are cool and colorful: Canna lilies, hibiscus, bougainvillea and bird of paradise plants come into their own this month. Their great flowers and foliage conjure up an island paradise. Keep them well watered.
It's windy - so watering is critical. Hose only at night or early morning - during the day is a waste.
And look after your garden residents - Top up water regularly in the birdbath for your feathered visitors and keep a bowl in a shady spot for your domestic pets
When it's hot, lawns stress a bit. Smart irrigation is a deep soak, twice a week, when the sun is off the grass