Alan Titchmarsh guide to the garden this week: Winter digging and fork soil
CONTINUE with winter digging this week and fork over any vacant soil so that birds can clear away soil pests.
Look through the seed catalogues and make out your seed order; at this time of year it will be delivered very speedily – ideal when you need some varieties for extra early sowing.
If their foliage has become weak and floppy or tatty, cut back pots of mint or chives that have been kept indoors through the winter. They’ll soon make fresh new growth.