The dawn of spring welcomes new buds, shoots, leaves and the opportunity to start planning and preparing ones garden for the summer months. This is a splendid time to undertake those jobs that need to be done, and will prevent the gardener from getting behind in such tasks. The following information gives some tips and advise about gardening tasks.

To ensure that flowering shrubs bloom well later on, they need to be trimmed at the start of spring before new shoots emerge. This is also the ideal time to cut back other shrubs and summer blooms. Last years wood also needs to be cut back. Some gardeners may be in doubt as to which plants they should prune, however, if in doubt, don’t!

This is the best period for planting bare rooted shrubs and trees. In addition, this season offers an excellent time to introduce some herbaceous plants into the garden. Bulbs may also be planted during this period.

Before attempting the first cut of the lawn, be sure to set the blades on the mower to high. The first cut should be a light one and do not under any circumstances, attempt to cut the grass too low. This may result in bald areas during the coming months.

Using a quality fertilizer is also important, well made products will contain a wide range of nutrients, including Nitrogen, this is essential for building tissue, especially leaves. Phosphorus, this mineral helps root growth particularly when they are young, also assists seed production and ripening of fruits. Potassium, important for the process of photosynthesis in leaves and for starches. Also essential for fruiting and resistance of disease.

The emergence of spring invites gardeners into their garden to prepare for the summer months. Cutting the lawn, pruning and planting can all begin now making gardening easier.

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