As winter slowly comes to an end, February is a month when, weather permitting, gardeners can get on with jobs which will give them a head start for spring. Here are 10 jobs to get you started. You can also plant out raspberry canes and bare-root strawberries in February, if the ground isn’t frozen or waterlogged. Warm the soil(Alamy/PA)You may have more luck when you are planting directly into the ground if you warm the soil first. Give pots a good clean ready for seed-sowing and make sure your lawnmower has been serviced in anticipation of spring.

Source: Irish Examiner January 20, 2026 21:30 UTC