What You Should Be Doing in Your Garden

As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, spring marks the perfect time to refresh and revive your garden. After months of cold and wet weather, your outdoor space is ready for some attention. Whether you have a small patio or a sprawling garden, there’s plenty to do to ensure a beautiful, thriving space for the months ahead.

1. Tidy Up and Prepare
Before diving into planting, start by giving your garden a good tidy. Clear away any dead leaves, broken branches, and winter debris that may have accumulated. Cut back dead growth on perennials and prune shrubs to encourage healthy new shoots. If you have a lawn, rake away any moss or thatch and prepare for the first mow of the season.

Spring is also the perfect time to give your garden furniture and patio areas a clean. A simple scrub with soapy water or a pressure wash can make a huge difference, getting everything ready for outdoor entertaining.

2. Plan and Plant
Now is the ideal time to start planting. Hardy annuals such as pansies, primroses, and violas will add instant colour to beds and borders. For those looking to grow their own food, early crops like carrots, onions, spinach, and lettuce can be sown directly into the soil.

If you’re keen on a flower-filled summer, now is the moment to plant summer-flowering bulbs such as lilies, gladioli, and dahlias. These will bloom in a few months, providing vibrant colour and fragrance.
For those short on space, container gardening is a great option. Pots filled with herbs, salad leaves, or spring flowers can transform patios and balconies into lush, green retreats.

3. Feed and Mulch
Spring is a time of growth, so giving your plants the nutrients they need is essential. Apply a slow-release fertiliser to flower beds, vegetable patches, and lawns to boost healthy development.

Mulching is another key task - adding a layer of organic matter such as compost, bark, or well-rotted manure around plants helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil health.

4. Get Your Lawn in Shape
If your lawn is looking patchy after winter, now is the time to give it some care. Start by aerating compacted areas to improve drainage and air circulation. Re-seed any bare patches and apply a spring lawn feed to encourage strong, green growth.
Regular mowing will soon be needed, but keep the blades high for the first few cuts to avoid stressing the grass.

5. Attract Wildlife
Encouraging birds, bees and butterflies into your garden not only supports biodiversity but also helps with pollination. Install bird feeders, bug hotels, and bee-friendly plants such as lavender, foxgloves and alliums. A small pond or water feature can also attract beneficial wildlife while adding a tranquil element to your garden.

Exclusive Spring Offers for Gardeners
We know how rewarding gardening can be, and we’re delighted to partner with You Garden to offer our members 15% off their range of plants, seeds, bulbs and gardening essentials. Whether you’re refreshing flower beds or growing your own vegetables, this exclusive discount makes it easier than ever to create your perfect garden.

Enjoy Your Spring Garden
With a little effort now, your garden will be bursting with colour and life in the months ahead. Whether you're planting new flowers, growing fresh produce, or simply creating a space to relax, spring is the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of nature. So, grab your gardening gloves, make the most of the longer days, and watch your outdoor space come to life.