Need to burn off that Christmas dinner? Why not spend Boxing Day tending to your garden? Here are six gardening jobs to get you started:
1. Sow Your Onions
Following a long-held tradition, sow onion seeds on Boxing Day for a bountiful summer harvest. Plant them in modules or a heated greenhouse and transplant them outdoors in spring.
2. Mulch Your Beds
Give your garden a winter boost by applying a thick layer of organic mulch, like well-rotted manure or compost. This will improve soil structure and help retain moisture.
3. Feast Your Feathered Friends
Keep your garden birds happy by refilling bird feeders and bird baths. Remember, avoid salty foods and cooking fats, as they can harm birds.
4. Start Your Sweet Peas
Get a head start on your sweet pea plants by sowing seeds in root trainers and placing them in a warm, sunny spot.
5. Rake Up Those Leaves
Collect fallen leaves and create a leaf mold pile. This natural compost will enrich your soil.
6. Plan Your Garden
Use the quiet winter months to plan your garden for the coming year. Sketch out designs, choose plants, and dream of your perfect outdoor space.
Need gardening supplies?
Visit Carpenters garden centre for everything you need to bring your garden to life!
Happy Gardening!
