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AFTER a few months snuggled away by the heater, the sun has reappeared and it is time to throw the house open and get out and about.
It is the perfect time to refresh yourself, your home and your garden.
Treat yourself and your skin after the drying effects of heating and chilled air and take the opportunity to reengage in some outdoor exercise.
And then it’s back to the house.
With the sunshine streaming in, highlighting all those little jobs you have let slide, many people like to dive into cleaning at the start of spring.
It is also the perfect time to touch base with the garden.
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As the winter chill begins to dissipate, so too will the warmth begin to spread across your garden; bringing back life to your little patch.
Now is the time to get planning on how you want your garden to look for the next few months and preparing the soil for the type of plants you are wanting to grow.
When it comes to planting a garden, your soil is your number one priority. It is the basis from which your garden will thrive and flourish.
If you have poor soil – no matter how much you water and trim – your plants will not grow. Make sure you pack plenty of nutrients back into the soil while winter still has a hold.
This will give your ground plenty of time to stabilise. Use compost and natural fertilisers to pack it full of goodness.
If you’re doing the right thing, your soil should be free-draining and be full of microbes.
Less is more can sometimes be the best option when planning what you’re going to grow.
If you’re new to gardening, don’t start out with a heap of different varieties and expect an abundant patch straight away.
Pick a handful of flower varieties which are pleasing to your eye and will work well together.
If you’re planning on growing fruit and vegetables – choose things you are more likely to eat. You will find the end result of picking your favourite meal far more rewarding.
Compare your list to the availability of seed and whether the plants will actually thrive in your garden.
Whatever you do, make sure you have fun in the garden this spring and be patient if planting seeds – you will be rewarded tenfold come summer.