Welcome Spring: Time to Wake Up Your Garden

March marks the start of the gardening year. After months of rest, your garden is ready to stretch out and grow. Now’s the perfect time to tackle essential jobs that prepare your space for a colourful, productive season.

🌿 Tidy Beds and Borders

• Remove leaves, stems, and winter debris.
• Cut back dead growth and clear space for new shoots.
• Compost healthy waste for use later in the year.

✂️ Prune and Trim

• Cut back roses, buddleia, dogwood, and other shrubs.
• Remove damaged or crossing stems.
• Need help? Check our Hedge Cutting & Pruning Service

🌱 Improve Soil Health

• Fork over compacted soil to improve drainage.
• Add organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure.
• Want guidance? See our tips on Preparing Your Garden Soil

🌸 Start Planting

• Sow hardy annuals and plant summer bulbs.
• Plant bare-root trees and shrubs.
• Explore our Planting & Plant Care guide.

🌾 Lawn Care and Tool Check

• Give your lawn its first cut on a dry day.
• Rake out moss and dead grass.
• Sharpen mower blades and hand tools.
• Browse our Grass Cutting & Lawn Care Services

🛠 Repair Fences and Beds

• Fix or replace broken panels, trellis, or edging.
• Tidy up raised beds and paths before spring planting.
• Our Fencing Services can help with repairs or replacements.

✅ Final Tip for March

Getting stuck into your garden early in the season makes everything easier later. With just a bit of time and care now, you’ll enjoy a healthier, tidier, and more vibrant garden all year long.