Green-fingered Brits have been urged to get ahead of spring cleaning and spruce up their outdoor space ahead of warmer months.
Outdoor experts at GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have shared their ten-step spring cleaning guide.
The advice comes as Brits are encouraged to make the most of their outdoor space this year by following easy hacks to get gardens in tip-top condition.
Tips include tackling weeds, reviving the lawn, pruning plants and edging garden beds to maximise the potential of outdoor spaces.
A spokesperson for Garden Buildings Direct said: “Many of us will be taking the time to declutter homes and spend time doing a deep clean ready for spring, but it’s important not to neglect your outside space too.
“After such a cold and wet winter your garden is likely in dire need of care and attention as the weather starts to warm up – and it doesn’t need to be a long and hard process either.
“Prune bushes and plants, brush up leaves that have fallen, clean hard-scape surfaces and edge the garden beds to create an outdoor sanctuary ahead of springtime.”
Here are the 10 essential spring clean garden jobs:
- Prune branches and plants
Encourage plants to flourish by pruning them – remove the deadheads and cut back any damaged branches.
- Sow new plants
Spring is a great season to start planting again. Summer-flowering bulbs like Gladioli and Lilies are great choices to dazzle the garden with colour in just a few months’ time.
- Prepare garden accessories
Give garden ornaments, outdoor furniture, tools and plant pots a good wash down after the harsh winter months. This way, they’ll be ready as you start to use them more.
- Tackle the weeds
Removing weeds is necessary to prevent them from growing out of control during the warmer months. Use a hand fork to properly dig the roots out as the soil will still be fairly moist this time of year.
- Create compost
A compost pile is a practical addition to any garden and gives you an easy way to use all your garden waste. Use a pile, pit or bin to make your own and gently sprinkle water over it to keep things moist.
- Clean hardscape surfaces
Paving stones can collect moss and become muddy over winter months – so use a pressure hose to wash surfaces down and sweep excess dirt away.
- Revive the lawn
Over winter the grass can grow brown and patchy – so gardeners should sow seeds into the ground in the places the lawn is suffering to keep the space healthy and fresh.
- Edge garden beds
Grass can easily creep out into beds during winter months, and springtime is an optimal time to pull it up whilst the soil is damp.
- Brush up leaves
Leaves can build up in flower beds so brush back thick layers that might be on top of plants to let them grow properly.
- Review your garden
If making additions is a priority, like adding new accessories or garden beds, then reviewing the space and making a plan is crucial to making sure no money is wasted. If you need to make alterations, it is better to start them as early as possible.
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