Spring Shrubs
 
It is now a good time to remulch beds. Once the winter flowering shrubs such as Sarcacocca have finished flowering prune them. Pruning flowers such as Forsythia Spirea Roses help to keep shape and increase their flowers. Use compost or peat moss spread it over the garden and till it under.
 
Spring Veg
Use plenty of compost or manure for your potatoes and
vegetables; this will help the soil to retain water and
moisture. Garlic can be planted in spring or autumn and
can be ready late summer.
 
Spring Lawn
 
It is now a good time to remove winter moss by scarifying
with a rake or mechanical scarifier. For the first cut of grass
raise the mower 2-3 inches to avoid scalping the sward and
leaving marks. Apply lawn dressing which will help green up
the sward without promoting too much lush growth.
 
Spring Water Ponds
 
Now is a good time to clean water features and ponds by
cleaning out the leaves and dirt that has accumulated over
winter. Remember to check for wild life in the pond. Only
use Aquatic Compost preferably a loam soil based because
organic matter tends to float. You can split or re-pot aquatic
plants when they have grown then pot in the pond.
 
Spring General
 
Remember to service garden machinery, lawn mowers,
strimmers and any other equipment that you will need.