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With the weather hopefully getting warmer and spring fast approaching, heading out into your garden is back on the cards. After the autumn and winter months however, your green space may be looking a little worse for wear.
Getting your garden spring ready and back in business once again however is simple with the following top tips…
Don’t wait until the first days of spring to launch your garden clean-up. Make the most of those dry, seasonable days by getting organised right now. There are a number of tasks you can complete to spruce up your garden just in time for spring.
Pressure wash those patios and decked areas, collect fallen leaves and twigs, and get rid of those weeds before they can grow any bigger with an early spring tidy.
Now is a great time to check fences, furniture, pots and other garden accessories for damage, wear and tear. The winter weather can be particularly harsh after all. Fix garden décor or order replacements and bring the features that you stored away for the winter out of hiding to freshen up your space and prepare for a little springtime entertaining.
Your borders, containers and pots will need attention too, especially if you have grand plans on the planting front for the season ahead.
In addition to removing weeds and dying or dead foliage, work on boosting the quality of your soil. You can do this rather easily and affordably by digging in organic matter. The addition of organic matter (such as leaves, compost, manure and plant cuttings) actively improves soil texture, enhances soil health and supports plant growth.
Some spring bulbs and plugs can be planted now, providing the last frosts have been and gone. A great place to begin planting is in containers, with crocus, snowdrops and daffodils all able to create stunning displays a little earlier.
If your perennials and shrubs are looking a little wild and unkempt after winter, get pruning. Many plants can be pruned now so you can enjoy better growth and bigger displays come summer. Do your research on the ideal pruning times for your garden plant life.
You don’t have to get your garden spring ready alone. Use our service to find a local gardener who can help you prepare your outdoor space for the season ahead.