Garden Jobs

As spring fast approaches, it becomes important to start preparing our outdoor spaces for summer! A change in weather means that our gardens require different things from us. That’s why we have decided to list our top gardening tips for the month of March to help get our spaces in ship shape for what seems to be a promising summer ahead…

FLOWERS: Its important not to neglect our flowers as this is a very important time of year for many of them. Start by tidying up borders by removing any weeds and trying to minimise any frost damage that may have occurred over winter. Repot any pot-bound plants with fresh compost and prune repeat-flowering roses. Now will also be a good time to feed your trees, shrubs and hedges with a slow-release fertiliser by forking into the soil.

FRUIT AND VEGETABLES: Avoid carrot root fly by sowing carrot seeds early this month under cloches or fleece. This is also a good time to sow tomatoes, chillies, sweet peppers and aubergines for indoor pots. Sets of onions and shallots are great to plant this month – remember to keep them 10-15cm apart from one another. A lot of hardy vegetables can be sown this month too, try planting spinach for another great crop.

MARCH MAINTAINENCE

- The lawn - make sure to mow and cut edges. This will help you keep on top of it as we roll into the warmer months.

- Make sure your compost bin is in god shape for a year of great waste recycling!

- Check tree ties to ensure they are not too tight. If they are, loosen them.

- Protect from slugs. Try sprinkling sharp grit or coffee grounds around the area as a deterrent.

- Begin weeding. Its easier to control weeds while they are still young.

- Plant native hedges to increase your garden wildlife.