As the sun begins to shine a bit more and the days are getting longer, it is the time of year that we will start to get out into our gardens more. To prepare the flowers and plants for the season ahead, there are a few chores we can begin to undertake. Here is a short list of some jobs we can all begin this Spring.
Weeding your garden
Spring is the perfect time to start getting rid of those unwanted weeds. Ensuring you keep up with weeding will reduce the competition the important garden plants will be in with the weeds, allowing more light and water to be readily available for growth. Mulching can be used to reduce the number of weeds that can germinate in your garden. The technique includes adding a layer of additional material to the topsoil, this will smother any weeds trying to germinate while also controlling soil temperature and structure.
Take care of wildlife
Spring comes the time when we will be tidying up hedgerows and pruning bushes or shrubs in our gardens, but this also brings the time for wildlife to be visiting. When cutting back that winter growth, keep an eye out for insects, birds, and even hedgehogs waking up from hibernation.
You can provide kitten biscuits or wet cat or dog food in the evenings to encourage hedgehogs to your garden, after their long hibernation period, some additional food would be appreciated. On the other hand, birds would be grateful for a supply of fat balls, nuts, or seeds, even as the weather begins to warm. Ensure any food you put out for the wildlife is cleaned and replaced with fresh supplies before any mould or rodents are attracted.
Read more: What to feed wild birds in your garden
Always make space for fresh sources of water in your garden, as garden wildlife will need water for drinking and bathing.
Deadhead your bulbs
During your garden spring cleaning, you can help those spring blooming bulbs such as tulips and daffodils, by deadheading them and leaving their leaves to naturally die down. The energy will return to the spring bulbs as they wither, allowing them a good chance to produce lots of flowers the following year. If you are wanting more space in your garden during this time of the year, you can carefully lift the bulbs with a garden fork and leave them to dry before storing them in a dry and cool place ready for autumn.
No Mow May
Although spring is the time for tidying your garden from winter, it is also the time to encourage those all-important pollinators. Allowing parts of your garden to grow for a few more weeks at a time will enable more flowers to thrive and provide pollen for pollinators. Bees and other pollinators are highly important for life, so joining in on No Mow May will give them that extra boost of pollen to spread around to help our garden grow.
In areas of your garden where bare patches can be seen, you can consider reseeding these patchy areas to get your garden ready for summer with a fresh, green lawn.
Read more: How to attract pollinators to your garden
Growing in containers
If you have a small garden or a greenhouse you would like to fill, growing many plants or flowers in containers could be a helpful alternative. Ensuring you research what you are wanting to plant outdoors or in a greenhouse is key to growing a thriving plant. Bulbs, annuals, and herbs are all great for growing in containers, and you can even place those herbs such as parsley or basil in your kitchen to grow and use. To give them the best start always use a good quality compost and research how often the specific plant will need to be watered (Helpful neighbours may be able to help if you venture away on holiday).
What can we plant in May?
- Beetroot
- Cucumber
- Carrots
- Rocket
- Basil
- Dill
- Sunflowers
- Cornflowers
- Strawberries
- Gooseberries
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