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March is always a busy and productive month here at the nursery as spring begins to gather momentum. With the soil slowly warming and daylight increasing, many plants are starting to show fresh growth and the season’s work is well underway. One of the main jobs this month has been dividing and rejuvenating our herbaceous perennials.
From the team at Coastal Hedging
February has certainly reminded us that winter isn’t finished yet! After a run of cold snaps earlier in the season, we’ve seen a mix of heavy rain, strong winds and the occasional brighter day here in South Devon. Despite the unpredictable weather, there’s plenty happening behind the scenes as we gear up for the busy spring period.
The year has started on the nursery with some very cold days, so plenty of fleecing required for the more tender species. This has now been replaced by heavy rain and strong winds.
On a more positive note we have been busy sorting through our cuttings and are pleased to report many of those which were stuck at the end of 2025 already have roots.
The first lockdown of March 23rd came at a critical time for selling our overwintered stock and propagating for the coming season. We dithered about whether it was sensible to propagate. If we didn't pot it on we wouldn't have anything to sell, but would we have any customers?
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
The year is drawing to a close and we have another spell of wind and rain to contend with. In spite of the weather we are still busy with sales, mainly to our hardy landscape customers, who don't let a bit rain and mud put them off!
Like most nurseries this is the busiest time of the year and it’s difficult to get everything done. Very much the same as jobs in the garden, it all wants doing at the same time.
Last weekend, the first May bank holiday, we had frosts which damaged young growth on some plants. It should be warm enough now to put out young plants that are tender - at least in the south of the country.
After a wonderful spell of weather last month, March has started with wind and rain. However in spite of this sales are booming. As well as getting orders ready we are trying to keep up with potting, so we have a succession of plants coming on. This is also the time of year when we split grasses and herbaceous plants.