Spring clean your garden

Spring is a good time to give your lawn some attention, get pruning and planting and also to give your garden a general spring clean along with power-washing any paved areas.

Over winter the lawn doesn't grow much but now that the weather has warmed up mowing is a regular task. Mowing regularly keeps the lawn in good health and mowing on different cutting heights through spring and summer is recommended. Spring time is a good time to treat your lawn for moss and weeds and to apply fertiliser.

Tending to your shrubs and plants at this time of year is important...

Deadhead rhododendrons and azaleas to encourage the formation of next year's blooms and prune other spring-flowering shrubs after flowering.
Deal with any sign of infestation or disease in roses.
Plant out any shrubs that are tender when young such as hydrangea and fuchsia.
Plant out half-hardy annuals when fear of frost has passed in containers and outdoor beds.
Trim back spreading alpine plants such as aubrietia and arabis 2-3 inches from the base when they have finished flowering.
Clip box hedges.

It is a good time of year to power wash your paths, patios and driveways for the seasons ahead and also check your fences or gates for any damage from winter winds.