With winter fading and warmer days beginning to arrive, your garden is ready for a fresh start. After months of cold temperatures, rain, wind, and shorter days, a little care can help bring outdoor spaces back to life. 

With a few simple steps, you can tidy up, prepare your soil, encourage new growth, and create a beautiful outdoor space for the season ahead. 

Start with a nice garden clean-up

Begin by clearing away fallen leaves, dead plants, broken branches, and other winter debris. Remove weeds that have appeared and gently tidy flower beds and borders. 

Be careful not to remove every bit of natural material, as some insects and wildlife may still be using it. A thoughtful clean-up can improve the appearance of your garden while creating a healthier environment for new growth. 

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Check your plants

Inspect your shrubs, trees, and other plants for signs of winter damage. Remove dead or damaged branches with clean, sharp pruning tools. Some plants may look lifeless after winter but still have healthy growth underneath. Give them time to show signs of new shoots before deciding that they need to be removed. 

Improve your soil 

Healthy soil is the foundation of a thriving spring garden. Once the soil is workable, gently loosen compacted areas and remove weeds and old roots. 

You can add some well-rotted compost or organic matter to improve the soil structure and provide nutrients for plants.  

Refresh the containers and garden beds

If you have pots or containers, you need to empty old soil where appropriate, clean the containers, and check that drainage holes are clear. Refresh the growing medium before planting new seasonal displays. 

For your flower beds, you need to consider combining plants with different colours, heights, and flowering periods. This can help create interest throughout the season rather than having everything bloom at once. 

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Plan your spring planting

Spring is an exciting time for planting more flowers. Decide which flowers, herbs, or veggies you would like to grow and plan your garden before buying plants. Choose varieties that are suited to your local climate and local animals.  

A beautiful spring garden can be beneficial to local wildlife. So, take it one task at a time, enjoy the process, and let the arrival of spring inspire you. 

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