Spring is well underway, and soon you’re probably going to be wrapped up in the frenzy of sowing seeds and nurturing your plants. If you want to get the best result out of this then you need to try and use these winter months so that you can try and organise your thoughts, while also getting a head-start on the new gardening year.

These Top Tips Will Help You To Prepare Your Garden For Spring

Order Flowers

You need to make sure that you order some summer-flowering bulbs and even seeds if you can. Now is the ideal time for you to be getting them ready, and you would be surprised at how much of a difference they can make to your garden. If you aren’t sure what you should be planting then try and focus on things like gladioli, lilies and even ranunculi. These can be ordered in the middle of winter so they can be planted out in early spring.

Tidy Up Your Flower Beds

It’s so important that you have a really good tidy up, and that you also remove any leaves or debris from the flower beds. You can cut back the growth of any deciduous plants and other forms of greenery. If you want to be friendly to the wildlife though, then you may want to leave these overgrown patches until early spring. Any dead organic matter that you do clear away can be put in the compost bin so that it can break down. Don’t compost the seeds though, because if you do then you may find that they germinate and that they also cause you more issues in the future. If you feel as though your soil is very workable then make sure that you dig around 5cm deep and that you fill it with manure or compost. If you have a lawn then now would be the time to hire some lawn care experts.

Wash Your Greenhouse

Now is the ideal time for you to give your greenhouse a super good clean. It’s time to get it ready for the seedlings and to also take some cuttings. The outside of your greenhouse can be hosed down with some disinfectant and water. When you do this, you can then remove any algae or even moss that might have accumulated over time. This will mean that more light can be let in during the main, growing months and it also makes it harder for pests to settle inside. Wiping down the inside of your greenhouse is also crucial because pests and disease can easily survive even in the smallest of nooks. If you aren’t sure where to get started, then think about sweeping out any plant debris and also washing down the paving outside with hot water. Washing pots and seed trays is also a good idea because it will stop you from infecting any young plants. If you are washing your greenhouse the try and make sure that you ventilate it as this will dry it out properly while also helping you to stay on top of the humidity.

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