Before the weather gets a bit too frosty to bear, there are a few things you can do ahead of next spring and summer to get your garden ready in time.
Many people tend to leave their garden through the autumn-winter, meaning they have a lot more work to do come spring to get it up to a decent standard.
To save you the hassle, and to make sure your gardens are blooming in March and April. Here are some gardening tips you can use now to get your gardens ready.
Plant Tulip Bulbs
For a pleasant surprise in your garden next spring, plant multiple tulip bulbs now. It’s okay to plant tulips this time of year because they only start to grow roots when the cold gets rid of nasty fungal diseases that may be in the soil.
They’re pretty easy to plant too. You just need to give each bulb a bit of room, at least 10 cm, and plant them with the pointy end facing upwards, cover them with some soil, and you’re done. They’ll start getting ready over winter and put on a pretty show in the garden in a few months.
Declutter
Now is as good a time as any to get rid of things you no longer need in the garden. Clear the composite decking of any old garden toys the kids have outgrown. And recycle broken and unused garden furniture. Or a birdhouse that’s seen better days.
Moreover, decluttering and making room in the shed, means you’ll have more room to store away the stuff you do want.
Maintain Ironwork
Depending on the temperature, it may be suitable to upgrade your ironwork with a coat of paint to keep it looking smart and protected.
Great garden ironwork can improve an outdoor space and make it look more presentable, ready in time for next spring and summer. However, if fencing isn’t your style, you might want to consider hiring someone to change it. It’s best to get jobs like this done now when you’re not using the garden.
Rake Leaves
Too many leaves across the lawns can stop your grass, getting the water and nutrients it needs to thrive. To get rid of autumn leaves, you can use a rake or bunch the leaves together by hand and put them in the garden bin.
Mow The Lawn
You may think you can’t mow the lawn when it’s cold, but that’s not true. So long as the grass isn’t sopping wet, pushing the lawnmower over it is okay.
In doing so, you’ll keep it tidy for the upcoming spring. Meaning you have less work to do when the sunnier and brighter months arrive.
Taking time to do a few jobs in your gardens now will pay off for next spring. By using the tips above, you’ll have a tidier more appealing with brand new ironwork and tulips. And because you will have taken care of the lawn throughout the colder months, it’s more likely to thrive in spring too.
*This is a collaborative post.
