The long wet winter is over and it’s finally time for the sun to come out. Spring’s the busiest time of the year in the garden because it’s the best opportunity to prepare for summer. It’s sometimes an overwhelming time of year for the green-fingered. We’ve chosen five top tips for getting started with your garden this spring:
Over the winter months, for a multitude of reasons, you won’t have been out in the garden mowing the lawn. If a car had been sat in a garage and not used for months, it’s going to take a little bit of TLC to get it up and running again! Your lawnmower is the same. You’ll need to check for the following:
Your aim should be to make sure your lawn remains a consistent height throughout spring. An ideal height for most lawns is about 1-1.5 inches, however if your lawn has a lot of wear and tear it’s better to keep the height at 2 inches. Additionally, if your lawn is under a shaded area, keep the length to 3 inches as the growth will be restricted due to lack of light.
It’s best to check any perennial flowers for colonies of snails or slugs. Make sure you’re on the lookout for white vine weevil larvae. These vine weevils live inside compost and, as a result, will feed on your plant roots. Checking these now will save you a lot of trouble later!
It’s easy to forget about the sparse weeds that grow during the cold winter months. However, the days are getting longer, lighter and warmer which means that your weeds are likely to rapidly multiply.
To prevent further unwanted growth from appearing, it’s a great idea to add a layer of mulch to the top of your soil. Eco’s brand new Bark Nuggets, consisting of large pieces of rich brown bark, have the benefit of giving your flower beds an ornamental quality whilst preventing weed growth and retaining water. Bark Nuggets will also insulate your roots during the colder months.
As the winter season approaches, many gardeners may be wondering how to best care for their garden soil and plants during the colder months.
As the winter season approaches, many gardeners may be wondering how to best care for their garden soil and plants during the colder months.
When it comes to creating safe, beautiful, and sustainable playgrounds, the choice of ground cover plays a vital role.
When it comes to creating safe, beautiful, and sustainable playgrounds, the choice of ground cover plays a vital role.
As we seek to live more sustainably and reduce our carbon footprints, it’s important to consider the impact of our gardening practices.
As we seek to live more sustainably and reduce our carbon footprints, it’s important to consider the impact of our gardening practices.
September is a crucial month for gardeners preparing their beds for the winter months ahead and mulching does just that.
September is a crucial month for gardeners preparing their beds for the winter months ahead and mulching does just that.
