Spring is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start getting your garden back in shape for the warmer months ahead. But after a winter of neglect, it can be difficult to even know where to begin… unless you have a little guidance, of course.

Fortunately, we’re here to help. Read on for our 8 tips to give your garden the spring clean it needs, and you’ll be looking out over your outdoor spaces with pride in no time!

Get your gear ready

First things first, it’s important to make sure you’re well equipped for any and all garden grooming tasks. The last thing any gardener wants is to find themselves without the tools they need! So before the weather starts to warm up and things begin to grow again, check your gardening arsenal. And, if you happen to find yourself missing any tools and equipment you need, now’s the time to stock up on gardening equipment before spring comes in full.

Dig up the weeds

Since weeds germinate throughout winter, your garden is likely to have sprouted quite a few over recent months. That’s why, when it comes to getting your fingers green and your hands dirty, de-weeding your garden is always a good place to start. Once you have a weed-free garden, you’ll be one step closer to getting your outdoor spaces in shape for spring and summer. Many weeds can be removed by hand, but if you find them growing between your paving or other tricky spaces, weeding tongues or trowels are great accessories to help dig them out.

Get rid of rust

If you have any metal fencing, furniture or features in your garden, a long period of cold and damp may have caused them to rust. However, while rust can certainly look scary, it’s something you can get rid of yourself with the right equipment. There are plenty of anti-rust and corrosion sprays available out there, such as WD-40 sprays, which are ideal for helping remove any rust that might have started to take over your garden features. Your metal patio table and chairs will live to see another spring after all!

Wash your patio

If you have a patio, this is another part of your garden that may be looking a little worse for wear after a cold, damp season. However, a good clean is likely all it will take to restore your patio’s beauty, so don’t be afraid to get down on your hands and knees and give it a good scrub! However, if your patio is looking particularly grimy and unkempt, why not give some patio cleaner a try? This may even save you some extra work, as concentrated patio cleaners often require no scrubbing at all. Simply apply and let it get to work on its own!

Nonetheless, if you require even more assistance with getting your patio nice and clean, a pressure washer is a sure-fire way to get the job done. Just take a look at our Karcher pressure washer demo below and see for yourself!

Clean your windows

Whether it’s your glass greenhouse or just a few windows overlooking your garden, dirty panes are a real pain! After all, a mucky or streaky window can be an eyesore that ruins an otherwise lovely garden. So whenever you get the chance, make sure you give your windows a good, deep clean. They may not even directly be part of your garden itself, but nice and shining windows can make all the difference if they’re within sight of your outdoor spaces. Besides, when spring rolls around, it’s nice to let the sun shine brightly and clearly into your home!

Ready your BBQ

This should be high up on any food lover’s list! Once the weather starts to warm up and the skies brighten, it’s not long before the barbecues come rolling out into countless gardens too. That being said, it can be a real hassle if you only discover your barbecue isn’t fit for use moments before you’re planning on firing it up. That’s why it’s a good idea to make sure you have everything you need to get your barbecue in cooking shape beforehand, whether it be deep cleaning barbecue essentials or handy utensils to help with the cooking and flipping!

Prepare for pests

However, the guests you have over for a spring barbecue feast won’t be the only visitors appearing in your garden come spring. When things start to grow green and become lush, hungry garden terrors and nuisances such as slugs, insects and other pesky critters will come to join the feast too. As such, you should stock up on pest control to keep your outdoor spaces safe this spring. If not, your flowers and greenery may end up riddled with bite marks… and that’s certainly not something you want when trying to keep your garden in good shape!

If you aren’t quite sure what pest control you might need, have a watch of our Green Protect pest control video below. There, we run you through plenty of products to help tackle whatever pests most commonly appear in your garden!

Get decorative

Finally, why not go the extra mile to make your garden look better than ever this spring? Whether it’s some garden gnomes, a small stone fountain, some fancy plant pots or some new flowers you’ve never grown before, adding a little decoration and colour to your garden is a great way to make it look more stunning than ever. You could even set up a birdhouse or two. After all, not all critters are a nuisance, and the flapping wings of colourful birds will certainly bring a little extra beauty to your garden. Their singing would certainly be welcome too!

Hopefully, with our 8 tips to give your garden the spring clean it needs, you’ll now be prepped for the warmer months ahead! But before you go, why not heed our final tip and keep on brainstorming different ways to bring your garden to life this spring? Our blog post on garden accessories to spruce up your outdoor spaces is sure to give you some inspiration!

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