Reproduced from February 07 issue of Gardeners' World magazine. This month's issue on sale now. Subscribe now and save 30 per cent.

February can be the coldest month of all, but being the shortest one, it soon makes way for March and Spring! Dress up warm, get outside and clear away those final remains of last year.

Take stock, too. This is a good time to move plants growing in the wrong place or remove overgrown ones. It's surprising just how much space you can create - a perfect time to splash out on new plants.

Flowers
Look after those pansies, prune your hydrangeas, cut back clematis,clear away old growth, sow sweet peas now. More...



Greenhouse
Divide primroses, be dazzled by dahlias, brush up on fruit blossom, keep tabs on greenhouse temperatures. More...



Pineapple project
Many interesting houseplants can be grown from tropical fruit bought from a supermarket or greengrocer. More...



Fruit and veg
Stock up on shallots, put soil to the test, plant bare-root fruit bushes, trees and cane fruits. More...



Around the garden
Get the nesting boxes up, tackle snow. More...