February is the perfect time to start preparing your garden for the upcoming spring season. With the right care and attention, your garden will be blooming in no time! Here’s a list of things you should be doing in your garden this month.

1. Prune shrubs and trees: Pruning is essential for keeping your shrubs and trees healthy and promoting new growth. Focus on removing any dead, diseased or damaged wood, as well as shaping the plants to encourage new growth.
2. Clean up the garden: Start by removing any leaves, twigs, and debris that accumulated over the winter months. This will help prevent the spread of disease and make it easier for you to see what needs to be done.
3. Start seeds indoors: February is the perfect time to start seeds indoors for vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. This will give them a head start on the growing season and ensure they are ready to be planted when the weather warms up.
4. Mulch your beds: Adding a layer of mulch to your garden beds will help conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Choose a high-quality organic mulch like compost or shredded leaves for the best results.
5. Check on your lawn: If your lawn has been damaged over the winter months, it’s important to start fixing it now. Fill in any bare spots with grass seed and fertilize the lawn to promote healthy growth.
6. Start planning your garden design: Take advantage of the cooler weather to plan your garden design for the coming year. Think about what plants you’d like to grow, where you’d like to place them, and what kind of garden layout you’d like to create.

At Kilmurrays Hardware in Mullingar we offer a wide range of high-quality tools to make your gardening experience as smooth and efficient as possible. From spades and forks to pruning shears and watering cans, Kilmurrays Hardware has everything you need to keep your garden looking its best.

By following these steps, you’ll be well on your way to a beautiful and thriving garden in the months to come. If you need any help or advice, stop by Kilmurray’s Hardware in Mullingar and speak with one of our team for expert advice on all you need for your garden. Happy gardening!