Here's our 10 easy tips for getting your garden ready this Spring:
- Prune roses and other flowering shrubs to promote new growth and blooms.
- Plant annual flowers, such as petunias and marigolds, for a burst of colour during the spring months.
- Start sowing seeds of vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans in preparation for planting later in the season.
- Weed flower beds and vegetable patches to prevent competition with desired plants.
- Mulch and fertilize flower beds and garden beds to replenish nutrients and improve soil health.
- Divide and transplant perennials that have become overcrowded or need rejuvenation.
- Start a compost pile to recycle food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost for your garden.
- Install trellises or supports for climbing plants, such as sweet peas or beans.
- Start a herb garden with popular herbs like basil, mint, and parsley.
- Install a drip irrigation system to help conserve water and ensure even watering of plants.