As the days grow longer and the nights shorter, your garden is getting ready to come back to life! With the winter chill gradually fading and Spring on the horizon, it is the perfect time to prepare your garden for the vibrant growing season ahead.
Allan Herbert, Service Manager at Husqvarna South Africa, advises that you start by assessing your garden’s needs first. “As the weather warms up, it is a wonderful opportunity to survey your garden and evaluate its post-winter-needs. Take note of things that require immediate attention and prioritise the tasks that will set the foundation for a thriving spring garden,” he says. “With some preparation and the right tools, you will be well on your way to creating a flourishing outdoor space filled with colour and the fragrance of spring flowers.
He shares 6 steps you can take in spring to ensure your garden is ready to thrive come summer:
1. Spring Clean: Winter often leaves behind a trail of fallen leaves, branches, and other debris. A thorough cleanup is essential to prepare your garden beds for planting. A good rake can do the job, but for larger areas, consider using a leaf blower. The power and accuracy of a Husqvarna leaf blower enables it to efficiently tackle even the most stubborn debris, quickly.
2. Spring Prune: If you did a proper cutback during winter, your spring pruning will be easy. Focus on removing any dead, diseased, or weak branches you may have overlooked in winter. If you missed winter pruning, all is not lost. Start by removing any damaged or unhealthy growth, then move on to thinning out crowded areas and shaping the tree. Remember, proper pruning promotes healthy growth and improves the overall structure of your plants, and a reliable tool like a Husqvarna pruning saw or hedge trimmer will make the task easier.
3. Spring Prep: Before planting fresh flowers or vegetables, you need to prepare the soil by turning it over, removing weeds, and adding compost. This can be labour-intensive, especially if you have a large garden or small holding. Using a Husqvarna tiller or cultivator makes soil preparation less strenuous and more efficient.
4. Spring Cut: A healthy lawn is the cornerstone of any beautiful garden. As spring growth accelerates, aim to mow your lawn once a week to keep it healthy and well-maintained. Regular mowing with a reliable tool like a Husqvarna mower will ensure your grass stays at the optimal height, promoting lush growth and preventing issues like thatch buildup. Adjust mowing frequency based on grass growth and avoid cutting more than one-third of the blade at once for optimal results.
5. Spring Plant: Spring’s warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours create an excellent environment for planting. Once your beds are prepared, it’s time to get planting. Whether you’re sowing seeds or transplanting seedlings, remember to add fertilizer and water consistently to help them thrive as the weather warms up.
6. Spring Edging: Nothing makes a garden look more polished than clean, well-defined edges. Restoring your lawn edges and garden borders to their manicured pre-winter state will give your outdoor space a professional finish. Husqvarna’s trimmers provide the precision needed to create those crisp lines that make your garden stand out.
A well-tended garden is a personal oasis, and nothing compares to the joy of seeing the fruits of your springtime labour during the summer months. And when you have Husqvarna tools to help you out, it is so much easier to create and maintain its beauty all season long,” Allan concludes.
