Ten tips to get your garden ready for Spring

Ten Tips to Get Your Garden Ready for Spring

Who doesn’t love a Spring garden? Glorious colours and the scent of freshly cut grass are exactly what we need to bring us out of the gloomy Winter and see us into some brighter weather. While it still may be a little on the chilly side to get those gardening gloves out, believe it or not, now is the time to start getting your garden ready for the Spring weather. From planting bulbs and seeds to general tidying, there’s a fair few gardening jobs that if done now will ensure you get ahead of the game when the new season arrives. So, take a look at our our top ten gardening tips to help you get your garden ready for Spring!

Get Some Inspiration

If you’re keen on giving your garden a brand new makeover to see you into the new season, now is the time to get inspired. If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to getting your garden ready for Spring, get on Pinterest or pick up a couple of gardening magazines to get those creative juices flowing!

Inspect Your Tools

The start of your Spring gardening jobs is a great opportunity for you to inspect your gardening tools and take stock of what you have, as well as anything else you might be needing. If you have any tools that are in need of a bit of TLC, give them a good clean and sharpen any edges if they need it. It’s also a good idea to take a look over any power tools too to ensure they’re still running smoothly. If any of your gardening tools are on their last legs, be sure to take a look at our range of garden tools!

Plant Your Summer Flowering Bulbs & Seeds

Now is a great chance to get planting those Summer flowering bulbs and seeds. They can often be planted in early Spring, however if you want to be super organised you can still get started in February. Popular choices include lilies, agapanthus and gladioli which will produce colourful and vibrant displays come summertime.

Set Up Planters

If you have planters already in your garden, now is the time to start inspecting them. By that we mean remove weeds, make any repairs if necessary, and refresh the soil to give your plants a good start. Planters are a wonderful addition to your garden decor, especially if you don’t have a lot of space to work with. If you’re looking at investing in a planter for your garden this Spring, why not take a look at our wonderful range here at One Garden? Whether you’re growing beautiful blooms or wanting to try your hand at vegetable gardening, have sizes, shapes and styles to suit all tastes!

Tidy Up the Flower Beds

One of the most simplest tasks you can do to prepare your garden for Spring is to give those flower beds a bit of a spring clean. Remove any leaves and debris, cut back any dead growth and dispose of any weeds to give your flower beds and borders a nice, fresh start.

Remove Garden Pests & Weeds

Getting on with pest and weed removal now will save you a whole lot of hassle come the Spring and Summer months! In particular, hibernating pests are worth hunting down at this time, such as snails and slugs who will end up nibbling on plants and leaves. Deal with them now and you and your plants will be in good hands come the warmer season.

Clean Out the Shed/Greenhouse

It may not be a task that’s everyone’s cup of tea, but cleaning out the shed or greenhouse is one of those gardening jobs that needs to be done at this time of year. Remove any rubbish from the shed and do a bit of organising to make sure everything is clean and tidy, and give your greenhouse a good clean to remove any grime. Once everything’s spick and span, check them both over for any structural damage too. If they’re in need of an upgrade, be sure to take a look at our selection of garden sheds and greenhouses!

Create a Compost Area

In this day and age where everyone is all about sustainability, it’s the perfect time to create a compost area in your garden. Not only does this allow you to do your bit, but it’s also going to produce a rich compost that will result in your plants thriving. Check out our range of plastic and wooden composters to get started, or if you’re a dab hand at carpentry, why not build your own?

Install a Water Butt

While we’re on the subject of sustainability, another way you can be a little more environmentally friendly in 2020 is by installing a water butt. We Brits get a hefty amount of rain during the year, so collecting it will not only save you money on the water bills when we enter the warmer months, but rain water is actually more beneficial for your plants. It’s a win win!

Spruce Up Any Extras

If you have any garden furniture that hasn’t been touched since last summer, or any additional pieces of garden decor that are looking a bit worse for wear, now is an excellent time to give them a bit of refresh. Make any repairs to any bits of furniture that are looking slightly worse for wear, or you can even take things further by sprucing them up with a lick of paint.

So that’s just a few ways you can start preparing your garden for spring. Remember, if you want to go all out and give your garden a bit of a makeover ready for the Spring, we have a fantastic selection of garden buildings, furniture, fencing and more here at One Garden - everything you need to get your garden looking gorgeous this year!

Written by Amy Jackson - Content Writer at Promo Codes For - 27th January 2020