As Spring approaches, this is the perfect time to start getting your garden space ready for the warmer months, so it's ready to enjoy when the sun starts shining!
Our handy checklist makes it easy to get started on the first gardening jobs of the year. From reviving your soil, pruning shrubs and bushes, and giving your fence a lick of paint - we've got everything covered. We've also got a a few bits of advice on garden maintenance to make it easy to get your outdoor space ready for entertaining friends and family when Spring finally arrives.
With our handy guide you'll have gorgeous garden in no time!
The Clean Up
The best place to start is cleaning up your garden so that you can see what you're working with. Getting rid of leaves, weeding flower beds and planters, and giving decking and paving spaces a clean will make everything feel better quickly.
A lawn rake is ideal for getting rid of leaves on your lawn so you can get the grass looking green and lush for Spring, and a pressure washer will make light work of brightening up any decking or paving.
We recommend getting rid of any organic material into a composter. Not only is it quicker and easier than going to the dump, it will also make excellent much for your flower beds, so you're feeding your garden for free!
Fantasy Fencing and Dreamy Decking
Is your fence looking a bit tired and dull after a long cold winter, and drizzly days? No problem! A lick of paint can rectify that quickly.
Look for paint that has protection from the weather to make sure your fence stays looking fresh as a daisy all year long.
A deck area is a perfect place to relax in the sun, but now is a great time to get it sorted so you can enjoy it all Spring and Summer long. We have an extensive range of decking to purchase online including softwood and composite decking. However, if you're not sure where to start give our decking guide videos a watch, or contact your local depot for more advice.
If you've already got some decking installed, make sure you take care of it with some decking treatments.
Show your lawn some love
Lawns can be badly affected by the frost and winds of winter. Lawn seed and thickener will get your lawn looking lush again in time to enjoy it with friends and family. Be careful to choose something safe for children and pets if required.
Another option is artificial grass which can be easier to take care of once its installed. If you're not sure where to start check out our handy artificial grass guide.
Pruning and Weeding
Just before Spring is the ideal time to prune dead or damaged stems to encourage fresh growth for Spring and Summer. Make sure you have a pair of secateurs handy to prune as you go.
It's also a great time to get rid of any weeds lingering in flower beds, forgotten pots, and generally around the garden. Weedkillers can make this easier on your lawn, however, in your beds and pots a trowel may be better to avoid damaging any plants you've got growing.