Monty Don has shared an important task to complete in February to ensure the well-being of your garden during the cold and wet season.
The month of February is typically one of the coldest of the year with little to no sunshine and frequent rains. During this time, maintaining a garden can be both time-consuming and a big responsibility, especially when there are wires and ties around the plants that need careful attention.
Monty Don, famously known as the lead presenter of the BBC gardening television series Gardeners’ World, has turned his passion into a hobby. In addition to his television career, he now runs his own website where he shares personal updates, gardening tips, and some advices. For the upcoming month of February, one particularly important task he mentioned involves checking the wires and ties in your garden space.
Safety is always a priority, and ensuring that both the interior and exterior of your home are safe is essential. This is especially when it comes to gardens, where the presence of wires around plants can pose a hazard. As the gardening guru points out, wires could potentially damage your beloved plants if they are not properly maintained. He warned his readers that this particular task is “not glamorous,” but a crucial one.
He wrote: “Go round your garden checking all supports, wires, ties, and structures that will be carrying climbing plants this year. Any that are damaged or a bit ropey should be repaired or replaced now, before they need to be used, and before new growth begins. This will prevent damage to the plants caused by repair work, or even by your heavy footwork in a border.”
Not inspecting and repair the wires and supports could result in damage to the plants, which would be disappointing after months of care. Replacing or fixing any weak structures now, while the plants are still dormant, can save a lot of trouble in the long run.
Monty’s tips serve as a reminder that gardening involves ongoing maintenance, even in the colder months. By taking the time to ensure that all supports and wires are in good condition, gardeners can ensure the beauty of their gardens for the long run.
Although February might seem like a quiet month for gardening, it’s the perfect time to check on the smaller details. Taking care of the wires and ties now will help ensure that your garden thrives when the warmer months arrive, making it a task well worth the time spent.
