Spring is the season of hope, new beginnings, fresh starts, and blossoming buds. Break through the darkness and celebrate the sun emerging from the clouds. As the ground thaws from the winter frosts, it’s time for us to step outside again.
Get cleaning
Remove the traces of winter and set yourself up for Spring 2023! Tidying your garden is a brilliant way to enjoy some fresh air, whilst preparing for fun in the coming sunshine.
Start by clearing up any fallen leaves, these can carry bacteria that can spoil your lawn. A leaf blower will make this work easy. Another great reason to clear away the organic matter is that you can put most of it straight into your composter. This will make excellent mulch for your flower beds, so you’re feeding your garden for free!
Deck it out!
Are you dreaming of the perfect place to relax in your garden? A piece of peaceful nature where you can do some sunbathing, look up at the stars in the night sky, and enjoy an evening feast? Create your outside paradise with decking or a patio.
This is the perfect season for planning your decking or patio project. Early enough to enjoy it in the summer, but with enough dry weather ahead to get the work done. From a simple ground-level patio to a raised deck, complete with balustrade and steps, there are no limits to what you could make.
Love the lawn
Your lawn is where you’ll spend most of your time, from relaxing on a lounger to playing in the paddling pool. Take some time to spruce up the red carpet of your garden so you can enjoy it in style.
If you have turf that’s been lifted by frost, go over it with a roller to flatten it back down. When it’s dry it’s a good idea to brush over your lawn with a broom to get rid of worm casts. If you spot any patches of moss you can apply some moss killer to get it under control.
As soon as the grass begins to grow you can give it its first trim. Use a mower with the blades on the highest setting so you don’t do any damage. You can also use this time to level off any uneven areas and add new grass seed, to give your grass a bit of a facelift.
Pruned to perfection
A good starting point for pruning any plant is to remove dead, diseased, or damaged stems as soon as you see them. Dead stems attract insects and invite diseases to develop. Shrubs that will bloom in summer, like fuchsia and buddleia, can be cut right back to the base so you’ll get plenty of new flowers in the coming months. Deciduous ornamental grasses can also be cut to a ground level ready for new growth.
Get rid of those weeds!
Late Spring is the best time to crack down on weeds. If you catch them in their pre-growth season, you’ll be able to stop them from sprouting into fully-fledged nuisances. You can suppress and control weed growth in your beds and borders with weed-control fabric. We have a variety of weed killers for your lawn, patio, and gravel.
Ensure your downpipes and gutters are all good
It’s really important to regularly check your gutters and downpipes, especially in early Spring. After all of the wet weather, you want to make sure that your gutters are clear of debris and leaves. Check out our article for an extensive guide on clearing and repairing gutters, including blocked outlets, loose downpipes, and overflowing hopper heads.
So, for all your garden supplies for 2023 – look no further than the team at Johnsons Timber Supplies. Call us on 0121 706 0404 or email sales@johnsonstimber.co.uk.