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With
many gardening tasks taking a hiatus over the winter months and with
gardens inevitably looking tied and uninviting, a spring clean is one of
the
first tasks in refreshing your garden for the season ahead.
Start
by removing any fallen leaves and clearing any borders and beds back to
bare soil. You can use the dead organic matter you collected in your
compost
pile to be used later as a natural fertiliser, but do not put weeds in
the compost, as the seeds can germinate and cause problems later down
the line.
Plants
that survived the winter should be trimmed back to allow new growth to
form and a great time to do this is after the plant has bloomed in early
spring to prevent cutting off any future flowers and to prevent damage
from frost. Pruning plants in spring also gives them the best chance of
blooming again in the summer.
Your
lawn is one of the most important spaces in the garden and must be
looked after in the spring to ensure a healthy start to the season.
Cutting the
grass on a higher setting than usual the first couple of times will
help with new growth, without putting too much strain on the grass; you
can then lower your lawnmower to your preferred height as the lawn gets
stronger.
Patio
areas and decking should also be cleaned in spring to prevent moss and
algae build-up which can make these areas slippery. Warm soapy water and
a
hard bristle brush makes light work of most of the dirt, but for
stubborn stains, a patio cleaner and pressure washer is a great choice.
Spring
is also the time to fix any issue in the garden such as broken or
rotten fences, tired-looking garden furniture or old garden sheds. Clean
the surfaces
and repair any damaged pieces before staining or painting them to
protect them over the coming months. Exterior stains and paints are now
available in a range of different colours, so why not experiment with
adding pops of colour throughout your garden.
In with the new
Flowers
and plants are an essential consideration in any garden, and as trends
change so does the types of plants used in the garden. Many gardeners
are
now using native plants and flowers as they look to be more conscious
of the nature around them and helping local wildlife to survive and
thrive.
Planting
nectar-rich flowers is an excellent way of attracting butterflies and
bees into the garden. Species such as Hebe and Lavender are particularly
popular and produce an array of purple flowers that attracts a wide
range of insects. Daffodils are the quintessential symbol of spring,
while pansies are ideal for smaller borders and hanging baskets.
Spring
is also a great time to freshen up the soil in your garden, applying
some mulch and compost to feed the soil and the plants. Perennials such
as
the Pasque flower and Bellflowers will benefit from the increased
nutrients and will decorate your garden with an array of vibrant
colours.
Unlocking your gardens potential
Once
the cleaning and maintenance tasks are done, it is time to look at
going the extra mile and creating a space that the whole family can
enjoy during
the summer. Despite the unpredictable weather, outside entertaining is
one of the most popular pastimes during the warmer weather.
Comfortable
furniture is vital to provide a space in which to relax and unwind,
while budding cooks can create culinary masterpieces with BBQs and
outdoor
ovens. Café style festoon lighting and fire pits are a great choice
when it comes to keeping the ambience going throughout the night.
For
those looking to extend their living space without having to build an
expensive extension, garden rooms are a perfect choice. Available in a
range
of different sizes to suit any space, garden rooms can be used for
multiple purposes, from an outdoor entertaining area or bar to a place
for relaxing and unwinding in away from the main house.
Technology
isn’t something that you associate with the garden apart from
lawnmowers, strimmer’s and the odd power tool, but as technology makes
our lives
more comfortable in the home, it was inevitable that it would be
integrated into the garden.
There
is now an array of hi-tech gadgets available to make gardeners lives
easier, from smart apps that remind you to water your plants to probes
that
analyse the soil and lets you know of impending problems, technology is
everywhere.
Remote-controlled
ambient lighting and heating systems have been around for a while now
and continue to improve, as do advanced sprinkler systems to make
sure that every part of your garden gets the right amount of water.
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