Yep. It’s that time of year again. Winter is finally on its way out, and these unbearably frosty mornings will soon see their end. After months of looking out onto a dull and dreary backyard, it’s now time to start getting your garden prepped and ready for spring so you can enjoy the outdoors.

The March Garden Checklist

Now March has arrived, many of you may be thinking of giving your garden some much needed TLC so you can enjoy spring and the beautiful colours that come with it.

Let’s get you focused on just 5 things you can do to get your garden looking fresh and trim for spring.

1.    Get your tools sharp and ready for use

Before anything else, get your garden tools ready for the work ahead of you. Doing this ahead of time will make the whole process a lot smoother; you’ll be able to work in a streamlined, processed manner without stopping and starting due to the lack of equipment.

You may already have some preloved tools in your garden shed; it’s time to get them out and check they are still in good condition for the work at hand.

2.    Give your garden a good clean and tidy

Start by removing any debris, broken branches, leaves, and rubbish from your garden before prepping and planting the grounds. It’s important to make sure your flower beds, ponds, and lawn are free from anything that may affect your garden’s growth and nourishment.

This may include weeding and hoeing your beds, trimming back overgrown shrubs and bushes, pruning climbing roses, and dividing any overgrown perennial plants you may have.

Once that is done, you will notice how bright and tidy your garden looks, giving you a clean, prepped garden to adorn.

3.    Feed and nourish your soil

Plants love having good, rich, healthy soil to grow in —soil that is organic and grime free. It’s important to test your soil and make sure that the pH levels are correct before planting.

Adding compost will dramatically enhance the quality of your soil and will create a healthier home for the right microorganisms to breed, meaning your plants will be able to feed off and grow in lavish grounds.

4.    Get planting!

After a hard, long winter, it’s about time we get some colour back into our gardens!

But, as simple as it sounds, it’s important to get the right plants for this time of year.

At Classic Gardens, we want to make sure that your garden shines all year round. That’s why we recommend planting seasonal plants in order to get your garden looking beautiful.

March can be a tricky month to fathom; it comes with a mixed bag of sunshine, winds, and snow, and the temperature rises and falls to quite a degree. So before you get planting, check and see what plants work best and will get your garden blooming with beauty.

5.    Keep your garden looking beautiful

It’s one thing to create a stunning outdoors that brings life and colour into your home, but it takes a lot more to maintain it.

In order to keep your garden looking beautiful, work is in order. It’s all about cultivating, tending to, and maintaining your garden to keep it crisp and thriving. That’s why we recommend regularly maintaining your garden to further its splendour; make sure your garden gets the attention it deserves.

Maintaining Your Garden

It’s true —maintaining your garden is not always easy to do. We are all restricted by time and energy. That’s why we, at Classic Gardens, make ourselves available to give you the best help available. We will help you maintain your garden so that you can rest easy and enjoy your outdoors this spring!