With such a long and cold winter season, most gardeners are happy that the spring is finally here. Even better, it's time to grow seeds and nurture gardens which will bring about the warm green beauty of the spring. However, without early preparation, your gardening might not be successful. Here are some of the most effective strategies to prepare your gardens for the spring season.

Start looking for seeds and bulbs

If you want to plant flowers such as lilies, it's time for you to start ordering bulbs and seeds. Otherwise, you'll miss out on the vibrant summer display. You could order the seeds online or purchase them from the nearest store in your local area. Ensure the bulbs and seeds are in great condition to avoid any disappointments late in the season once the planting season has passed.

Cleaning your garden

If there are rubbish in the garden, it's time for you to throw them out. Do not forget about the lawn and the pond. Get rid of any unwanted weeds from the garden and put them in a stack to make a fertilizer that could be used when growing plants. Excavate the soil in the garden and flowerbeds to ensure it doesn't harden. If you cannot do this yourself, it is time to find a Gardening London service.

Tidying the greenhouse

If you prefer planting in a greenhouse, it's time to do tidying. If there are any leftover debris in the pots, clear them out. Ensure that the benches and floor surfaces are cleaned thoroughly to avoid bringing in any pests. Check the temperature and everything required to ensure the greenhouse is in an amazing condition when the planting season starts.

Mending gates

If you would like to separate the crops in your garden, you should start fixing the gates. If you're using wooden gates, make sure they're properly treated to avoid pest attacks. Fix any damaged latches and paint them accordingly to make your garden appealing when the planting starts.

Clean the gardening tools

Having thrown the gardening equipment in the shed during winter, it is about time to take them out of storage. Clean, sharpen and inspect them to ensure they're working well. Change any broken or damaged tools to ensure that everything is working before you start planting.

Make compost/manure

If you'd like your crops to grow beautifully when the spring season comes, you need to be equipped with a lot of fertilizer and manure. However, you need to avoid using fertilizers or pesticides which can damage your plants. As such, any weeds or plants plucked from the garden need to be kept in a compost place. On the other hand, it is also wise to collect any animal waste in your garden and store it for use as a compost.

Last but not least, you have to be prepared with enough water supply when the seeds are planted. Without water, the plants can die in a short time. Therefore, store big containers of water to make sure there's enough water for the plants. Use these strategies to prepare your garden in time for spring.

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