February sits quietly between winter and spring. The days are slowly stretching, the light feels softer, and although the ground may still be cold, there’s a real sense that the garden is beginning to stir again. It’s also the month of Valentine’s Day, a perfect reminder to show a little love. And what better place to start than the garden that gives us so much throughout the year? 

 

February is about gentle reconnection: stepping back outside, preparing the ground, and doing small jobs now that make spring feel exciting rather than overwhelming. 

See below our top tips on how to give your garden some well deserved attention this February. 

 

Show Your Garden a Little Valentine’s Love 

After months of cold and quiet, February is a lovely time to reconnect with your outdoor space. 

Simple ways to do this: 

● Spend time walking around your garden and noticing what’s emerging 

● Tidy pathways, patios and borders 

● Clear fallen leaves and debris that may be smothering plants 

● Refresh pots with compost ready for planting 

 

These small acts of care help you see your garden with fresh eyes — and it’s often during this slower month that new ideas take shape. 

 

February Flower Jobs: Early Signs of Spring 

Even if it doesn’t feel like it yet, spring flowers are closer than you think. 

February is ideal for: 

● Cutting back dead stems on perennials 

● Pruning roses on mild, frost-free days 

● Dividing overcrowded perennials if conditions allow 

● Planting summer-flowering bulbs in containers 

 

Using sharp, well maintained secateurs helps keep cuts clean and plants healthy. Taking a little time now sets the stage for strong, vibrant growth in the months ahead. 

 

Prepare Vegetable Beds with Spring in Mind 

You don’t need to be sowing yet to make progress in the veg garden. 

 

Helpful February tasks include: 

● Clearing remaining weeds before they take hold 

● Adding compost or organic matter to beds 

● Gently loosening compacted soil with a fork 

● Planning where crops will rotate this year 

 

These behind-the-scenes jobs make a huge difference later and doing them now means you won’t feel rushed when sowing season arrives. 

 

A Valentine’s Day Reminder: Garden Together or for Yourself 

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about grand gestures. In the garden, it can simply mean: 

● Planting something meaningful 

● Spending time outside together 

● Or carving out a quiet moment for yourself among the beds and pots 

 

Gardening is as much about wellbeing as it is about growing fresh air, gentle movement and time outdoors all help reset the mind as spring approaches. 

 

Continue Supporting Wildlife 

While we’re eager for spring, wildlife is still relying on our gardens. Keep up: 

● Bird feeding and fresh water 

● Leaving seed heads where possible 

● Avoiding unnecessary disturbance of habitats 

 

Your garden remains a vital refuge until warmer days fully arrive. 

 

Love Now, Grow Later 

February is a month of quiet optimism. A little love, a little preparation, and a lot of anticipation. By easing yourself back into garden jobs now, you’ll enter spring feeling organised, inspired and ready to enjoy every moment of the growing season. 

 

Spring really is just around the corner, we hope this blog gives you some inspiration of how you can start planning your garden!