Although we are still in Spring in the UK we have had some beautiful sunny days recently which means summer is fast approaching! Now is the time to start thinking about how you can get your garden ‘summer ready’.
You should now make a start on getting rid of any dead leaves and foliage. Start by tidying up your flower beds and borders. You should also start cultivating your soil to help plants thrive.
Get rid of weeds – Weeding is usually a dreaded task, but it is important. Spring is the ideal time to remove any weeds as they are far easier to pull in soft soil, we advise you to wait for a couple of days of a heavy downpour. If you leave weeding until too late in the year, they will start to steal the nutrients from soil meaning your summer bloom may not receive all the nutrients they need. Do not forget to remove weeds from in-between patios.
Remove pests – slugs and other creatures love to munch on the contents of your flower bed so now is the time to eliminate any pests. There are plenty of natural solutions that work just as well as toxic chemicals.
Plant your bulbs and seeds – Spring is the perfect time to plant your summer flowering plants and bulbs. If you plant in spring, comer the summer months you will have a glorious bloom.
Start composting – good compost improves the quality of your soil which is essential for growing beautiful flowers. Start throwing in kitchen waste such as vegetable peelings in your soil to help your plants thrive.
These are our top 5 tips to get your garden ‘summer ready’ but there are some other things you can do such as treating your garden furniture to bring it back to life and cleaning any garden ornaments and bird tables.