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Spring is the perfect time to breathe some new life into your garden as the first green shoots of the season emerge. Whether it’s just a quick spruce and tidy up, or a comprehensive redesign, putting in some work right now will ensure that you can enjoy your outside space to full all summer long. Here are a few tips to provide you with some inspiration!
A clean slate will provide the best springboard for inspiration, so if your garden is looking worse for wear after the continual barrage of winter storms, grab some tools and have a good purge. Remove loose debris and rubbish that has blown into your garden, and rake up dead leaves from paths and borders.
Get on top of any weeding before they have a chance to develop deep roots and multiply, and cut back dead wood on plants such as ornamental grasses, lavender, and lupin. Now is also a good time to prune flowers, shrubs, and trees to encourage vibrant new growth. However, make sure that you don’t inadvertently chop off new buds.
Give the lawn the first mow of the year, and use an edging tool to get those borders looking neat and sharp. Clean up your garden furniture with some warm soapy water and a soft brush, and apply some teak oil or preservative to any wooden structures.
No doubt your patios and pathways will be looking a little worse for wear after the long winter. Start by sweeping them with a soft brush to clear loose debris. They will probably be discoloured with moisture exposure, and possibly even damaged by hard frosts. Clean them with mild soapy warm water and a firm brush.
Inspect them for any signs of cracks, chips, or uneven surfaces. You may decide to replace any broken tiles for safety reasons as well as to enhance the appearance of your garden. If you want to create a new patio area or upgrade your existing garden hardscaping, consider installing outdoor porcelain tiles.
These tiles are very durable and well able to withstand the rigours of the British weather. They are frost resistant and do not absorb moisture or stain easily, so they require much less maintenance than more expensive alternatives such as natural stone.
Modern manufacturing techniques can create a range of textures and colours, so when it comes to style you certainly don’t need to make any compromises. They can imitate natural stone or wood with a convincing degree of realism, and are available in a variety of sizes, shapes and colours.
If your garden is currently all on one layer, consider introducing some variety to add interest and impact. At the most basic level, this might be through adding some taller trees or shrubs to create height contrasts. Plant some mid-height perennials in front, and then add a third layer of ground cover and perennials.
This can bring depth and dimension to even small spaces. If you have a larger space, you might want to consider some more extensive landscaping. This could be introducing raised flower beds or a raised water feature to balance out flatter areas, or a rock garden. An elevated area of decking or a patio with steps can also add interest to a flat garden.
Conversely, if your garden is on a slope, you may want to consider introducing tiers that are linked by steps or ramps to provide some level areas for sitting or children’s play areas. This will also help with drainage and make cutting the grass easier.
Wildlife can bring beauty and interest to your garden, as well as increasing the biodiversity of the area. For example, a small pond will attract graceful and colourful dragonflies and butterflies, as well as amphibians and birds.
Stock the pond with native aquatic plants that are an established food source for UK wildlife, rather than exotic species that won’t attract pollinators and may choke out native plants. Do not include any fish in the pond, because they will prey on tadpoles and eat the plants. If you really want to keep fish, create a separate pond for them.
Bird feeders and bird baths will attract a range of garden birds. Keep baths at ground level so that they can be used as a water source for small mammals such as hedgehogs and badgers.
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