Summer has well and truly arrived, and many homeowners have been caught up in a frenzy of seed sowing and nurturing their garden as it comes back to life. For many of us, watching the natural world come to life in the spring is an uplifting and exciting time of year.
Even if you don’t spend a lot of time in the garden, there are little tips and tricks that you can do to get your garden looking its best throughout spring and summer.
So, we have put together some advice and tips to help you to create your ideal spring garden.
1. Tidy up Flower Beds and Borders
Remove leaves and other debris from your flower beds and borders as part of a general clean-up. You can now chop back the old dead overgrown grasses and herbaceous wildflowers. Clear the borders and beds, leaving its bare soil, ready for planting. Remove the dead organic debris and place it in your compost pile or bin to decompose.
2. Prepare Your Soil for Planting
Many gardeners will be busy spreading seeds and preparing flower borders and vegetable patches as the weather warms and the days lengthen. It’s important to get your soil ready for seed germination and early growth.
To avoid new seedlings competing for water, start by removing all the weeds. This can be done by raking the soil. Then you can choose what to plant and where to plant it.
Sowing wildflower seeds, herbs and ornamental plants like poppies, sunflowers, and dill is a great way to make the most of the spring season.
There is also a lot you can do on a vegetable patch such as planting potatoes, asparagus, crowns, and onions. Chilies, aubergines, tomatoes, courgettes, and leaks are other great crops that can be grown this season.
Now is a good time for pruning, checking for pests and illnesses, and protecting your plants from slugs and snails.
3. Create Seating Zones
With the weather warming up, people are starting to make more use of their gardens, and if we are lucky, are even sitting out in the sun. Making use of seating zones in your garden will make the space feel bigger and provides a sociable place for family and friends to sit.
Garden zones can be established by adding structural elements such as pots, fences, screens, and hedges, which can help to divide your spaces, and so can strategically place seats.
Create a variety of seating locations in a single room by making each one feel distinct. For instance, a dining table and chairs, a relaxing seat or hammock, and casual lounging places give your garden more of a cosy vibe.
4. Do Some Spring Cleaning
Every garden could use a good clean-up, and it may not take much to transform yours into a pretty spring garden.
- Gutters: Clean the gutters and downspouts. Using a gloved hand, a handheld leaf blower, or a dry vac, scoop away the debris.
- Outdoor furniture: Clean outdoor furniture, umbrellas, and chairs. You can use a dustpan and brush to get the old cobwebs off and wipe them down with a wet cloth to keep your furniture looking fresh and new this spring.
- Windows: Give your often overlooked windows a clean. If you have vinegar spray and cloth, buff the sides of the windows to get rid of any dirt or cobwebs.
- Patio: Your patio may be looking a bit dull and dusty from the Winter seasons. However, you don’t need any fancy products to give your patio a clean. You can use washing-up liquid, warm water, and a hard bristled brush to freshen up your outdoor area.
5. Add Some Colourful Plant Pots
A beautiful garden would be incomplete without some colour, and now is a fantastic time to start thinking about it. Plant a variety of pots with summer-flowering bulbs – or buy pre-planted containers – and scatter them throughout the space for grassless garden ideas.
If you can't wait a month or two for your beautiful flowers, use containers that are vibrant and colourful.
If you are looking for some more advice on how to keep your property looking great this spring, then contact our expert agents today.
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