Spring is on the horizon! It's time to put on your gardening gloves and get ready for a season of growth, colour, and renewal. As the days get longer and nature begins to stir, your garden is ready to wake up too. With plants emerging from their winter rest and birdsong returning to the air, this is the perfect moment to prepare your outdoor space.
Before you start sowing seeds and planting out your favourites, tackle these 7 essential spring gardening tasks to set the stage for a thriving, beautiful garden all season long.
How to clean your garden for spring
1. Tidy Up Borders
Clear away fallen leaves, dead stems, and debris to reveal fresh shoots and give your spring plants room to breathe and grow. A tidy border is the perfect blank canvas.
2. Refresh Vegetable Beds
Pull out weeds, dig in compost, and lay down a nourishing mulch. A little effort now means healthy crops and bountiful harvests in the months to come.
3. Banish Weeds
Be ruthless! Remove weeds from paths, patios, flower beds, and raised beds before they take hold. Staying ahead now saves hours later.
4. Prune Perennials
Cut back tired growth to encourage strong, healthy new stems. Don’t forget to add prunings to your compost bin to nourish your garden full circle.
5. Clean for the Birds
Support your feathered friends by scrubbing bird feeders and baths. Clean equipment helps prevent the spread of disease and keeps wildlife coming back.
6. Sanitize the Greenhouse
Wipe down surfaces, wash pots, and clear out any pests or mould. A clean greenhouse provides the perfect environment for young seedlings to thrive.
7. Clean Up Containers
Wash pots, check for cracks, and refresh old compost. Your spring flowers will thank you with dazzling displays.
Get ready for spring at Carpenters Nursery. From compost and tools to seeds, containers, and expert advice, we’ve got everything you need to prepare your garden for success. Visit us today and let’s make this your best gardening season yet!
