Dahlia jobs in June

Is it nearly June already?

If you haven't planted out now is the time to do so, just check there are no late frosts forecast but I'd say that for this year they are now past.  Begin the outdoor hygiene programme by keeping the ground well hoed to prevent weeds and to keep the ground aerated.  Stake all dahlias if not done before planting.

7-10 days after planting the first top dressing may be applied.  A good general purpose fertiliser, fish, blood and bone is used at Withypitts Dahlias.  Tomorite is also good, not just for tomatoes!

Nursery Update

Back in January I posted a video clip of the nursery, - http://bit.ly/lyeK6i - that showed it to be a bit overgrown!

I weed killed in March and the first picture shows the results, this is the "before" cultivating last week.

I under estimated the hardness of the ground and over estimated the capability of the rotavator;  result, instead of taking two days it took four.  Still; job done!  See below

Could do with some rain on it now before planting out begins, probably around 3rd weekend in May.