Spring has finally sprung, and plant life is starting to really develop in the garden this month. As the weather can still be a little unpredictable, it is important to take the time to really care for your soil in your borders and veg patches so it is ready for the joys of what the next few months can bring.
Get on top of weeding
One way to care for your soil is to try and take control of pesky weeds. Making sure you get them while they are still small will help to ensure they don’t overtake your flowers and borders and restrict the growth of other plants. Use a hoe or hand weeder tool to get down into the earth and remove the roots to help ensure they don’t just keep growing back.
Support climbers
Climbing flowering plants such as sweet peas, clematis and honeysuckle will start to shoot out tendrils and stems so will need support to give them a chance to really stretch. Any climbing veg such as beans and peas will also need something to hold on to as they grow upwards. You can use a wooden trellis, wire frames, netting, or make a homemade cane and string wigwam to encourage growth and protect them from winds.