Spring Clean Your Garden and Get It Ready for Summer

Are you looking to get your garden ready for summer? As the winter begins to edge away and the weather warms up, it is the perfect time to start preparing your garden so you can enjoy the sunshine with your friends and family. 

Over the winter, it can be very easy to leave your garden to grow, so chances are that by the time spring rolls around, your outdoor area will be in need of some TLC. Ensuring your garden is ready for summer does not require a professional gardener, and these simple steps can ensure it looks fantastic:

1. Take Care of Your Lawn 


When getting your garden ready for summer, the first thing that you should focus on is taking care of your lawn. To do this, you should first mow the long grass that has grown over winter and then remove any weeds that might have appeared. You should also fork any trampled areas to aerate the grass and sprinkle seeds onto any bare patches. 

2. Trim Those Edges 


Once you have got your lawn looking fantastic, then you want to ensure that the edges of your lawn are trimmed and treated. This means any borders around a flowerbed or pathway needs to be cut to ensure that they look their best. 

There are various tools you can use to trim the edges of your lawn. A strimmer is one of the best options, allowing you to quickly tidy up your grass. 

3. Check Your Garden Furniture 


Once your grass and plants are looking fantastic, the next thing that you should do is to get your garden furniture ready. Over the winter, exposure to the cold weather and heavy rain can result in significant damage, and your glass garden table top might have cracked or shattered. 

Thoroughly check all of your furniture for signs of wear and tear, and replace any broken glass as soon as you see it. Consider repainting or refinishing any furniture that’s past its prime.

If it’s time to replace furniture, replace with sustainably made items. Amish furniture is popular not only for its durability and style, but for its multifunctionality. Check different Amish lawn, garden and patio furniture shops near you for locally made pieces. You can also request to customize them based on your preferences and purposes.

4. Remove Weeds


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Many of us tend to care for our gardens less over the winter months, which means it is very common to find that weeds have taken hold of your flowerbeds. That is why another top tip is to ensure that you are fully removing these weeds from your garden during the spring time. 

Make sure you are thorough when weeding your garden, otherwise you might find that they are quick to return. 

5. Add Some Plants 


The next step is to add a splash of colour to your garden, and the springtime is the perfect time to start planting seeds and plants to ensure they look fantastic by the time the summer months arrive. 

Adding flowers and plants to your garden is an incredibly easy process, and you simply need to find a spot in your garden that gets enough sunlight. You should also remember that you will need to regularly water your plants throughout the springtime to ensure they bloom bright and beautiful. 

6. Create Your Own Compost 


You want to ensure that your plants are in full bloom by the summer, so making sure that they are getting the nutrients they need is essential. Adding compost to your soil is a great way to do this, and it is very easy to create your own at home. 

You simply need to be adding materials that are rich in nitrogen and carbon, so try creating a 50/50 mix of green material such as grass clippings and brown material such as cardboard. 

7. Prune Your Plants 


Alongside planting fresh new flowers throughout your garden, you should also make sure that you are tending to your existing plants. Over the winter months, they could grow a little wild, so spend some time pruning them back into shape so that they look fantastic for your next garden party. 

8. Clean Your Decking and Patio


Finally, give your decking or patio a good clean. Over the winter months, dirt and grime can build-up, so jet washing the surface can help you to remove the build-up and ensure that it looks as good as new. 

These simple steps will ensure that your garden will look fantastic, and you can enjoy making those special memories with your friends and family!

Feature image: Peter Mason; Image 1: Sandy Millar

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