If your garden is looking a bit lacklustre after the dormancy of winter, you are not alone. As the warmer weather begins, it’s a great time to give your outdoor space a makeover. The right equipment will make your work easier and help you maintain your garden in optimal condition, allowing you to make the most of the growing season. Here are our top spring gardening tips.
Revitalise your lawn
Lawns usually become a bit jaded over winter due to the slow growth. Battery-operated brush cutters are easy to use and an efficient way to trim back unruly growth and trim the edges before mowing. While you are at it, you can cut the grass growing around letter boxes, steps, fences and decks.
Then you are ready for mowing! A medium to low setting will help to aerate the lawn and allow water and air to the roots, which will encourage fresh growth. Don’t forget to dethatch the layer of organic matter that will have built up over winter. If this gets too thick, your lawn will remain wet, which will impede the growth and health of your turf.
Aerating the soil is also vital so that fertilisers, water, and top dressing can reach the roots. Most of us don’t own the right tools to do this quickly, so hiring is a great option.
Trim your hedges
A well-maintained hedge always makes a lasting impression. An initial post-winter hedge trim will restore it to its soft-tipped foliage. If your hedge has lost its shape, you may need to perform a hard prune, cutting it back to the wood. The warmer weather will ensure it comes back to life within a few weeks, and it will look better for it.
Give your trees some TLC.
Annual tree trimming promotes growth and ensures your garden looks tidy and maintained. Use a pole pruner to remove any dead wood or branches and trim the main canopy of your trees. It is also advisable to remove any branches that are getting too close to power lines, your house or the neighbours. High areas may require access equipment such as a boom lift or scissor lift.
Don’t forget to prune the undergrowth of your trees. Removing the lower branches with a chainsaw and exposing the trunk will highlight the form of your trees and enhance your garden design. It also allows sunlight and air to get beneath the tree, which is essential if you have garden beds underneath. Deciduous trees such as Crepe Myrtles respond well to trimming after winter. Don’t forget to cut the dead flower heads off after blooming to encourage new growth the following year.
Recycle your garden waste by turning it into woodchips
Don’t let your trimmings go to waste! When you have completed your spring gardening blitz, run the offcut branches and foliage through a woodchipper. Leave them to dry and you will have ready-made mulch, compost and material for garden pathways.
Having the right equipment will make your Spring gardening jobs easier and more efficient. Hiring is a good option if you don’t want to invest in a machine you won’t use regularly. Get the job done with Greenstar Hire!
