5 tips to prepare your back garden for the spring
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As we move towards spring and see the mornings grow lighter, you might be thinking about summer. If so, you’ll want to pay attention to your back garden.
Whether you’re green-fingered or not, here are some ways you can prepare your garden for the spring.
- Spruce up your space
Firstly, you’ll want to have a thorough tidy-up as we enter into March. According to the RHS, you should begin by pruning your bushes and climbing roses so that they can flourish in the summer. Get precise and easy cuts with a cordless hedge trimmer.
You should also spend some time collecting any dead branches, leaves, or debris that have landed in your garden. These can harbour diseases and bacteria and – at the very least – turn your lawn to mulch!
- Take care of your lawn
Spring is the ideal time to pay a bit of attention to your lawn. You should start by collecting any debris and grass cuttings and composting them. If needed, give your lawn a trim or if there are a few bald patches, you can start to sew some grass seed.
You might also want to consider weeding and feeding your lawn as this will help moss and any other unwanted weeds at bay.
- Turn your compost
If you’ve been putting your organic matter into a compost heap, you’ll want to spend some time turning over your compost. The bottom layer will have turned to mulch which is ideal for spreading around your flower bed. If you’ve got too much, don’t worry. You can always give it to your neighbours!
- Protect your fruit
If you’ve got fruit trees in your garden, it’s only natural that you want to reap the rewards. If so, you’ll need to protect your fruit so that little animals don’t get there before you do. Where you can try to cover fruit trees with protective netting.
- Look after your garden furniture
No matter what your garden furniture is made from, it will probably need some TLC if it’s been sitting idle throughout winter.
Plastic furniture can be revived using warm soapy water but anything wooden might need cleaning and re-sealing.
Final thoughts…
As we embrace the transition from winter to spring, it’s important to turn your attention to your garden. Luckily, if you follow the steps above, you’ll ensure your outdoor space is fit for al fresco dining and summer parties in no time. By tidying up debris, caring for the lawn, tending to compost, protecting fruit trees, and maintaining garden furniture, you’ll not only enhance the look of your garden but also promote its health and longevity.
So whether you’re green-fingered or not, nurture your garden this spring and create a vibrant and inviting space that you’ll cherish spending time in this summer.
