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Perennials (winter surviving plants)
04/01/2013
As the weather warms up, weeds can quickly take over. Remove weeds with a hoe to prevent them from competing with your plants.

Give emerging plants an instant boost with a thick layer of mulch. This will trap in moisture and help prevent beds from drying out during the summer.
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It’s time to get the following vegetable crops planted outside: lettuce and salad leaves, radishes, kohl rabi, spring cabbage and endive, plus dwarf French beans (for a late crop). Winter spinach can also be planted from now through to September.