{"id":25365,"date":"2017-03-23T17:27:40","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T17:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/?p=25365"},"modified":"2022-11-11T17:09:35","modified_gmt":"2022-11-11T17:09:35","slug":"quick-things-you-can-do-in-the-garden-in-under-an-hour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/quick-things-you-can-do-in-the-garden-in-under-an-hour","title":{"rendered":"How to improve your garden in less than an hour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s time to welcome in the British Summer Time! OK, so that\u2019s one less hour in bed on a Sunday morning. But, it\u2019s more than made up for with the gift of an extra hour\u2019s daylight in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter is, more often than not, a case of battling the elements and never more so than when the UK\u2019s gardens (and fences\u2026 and roofs!) are tested by storms<\/strong><\/a>. But you\u2019ll probably have noticed the first signs of spring starting to appear over the last few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So put that extra hour of daylight to good use and make sure that you\u2019ve laid the groundwork for a blooming summer garden, with our quick spring garden jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4 quick garden jobs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Tidy up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Spruce up your garden by tidying away the last of the fallen leaves and getting rid of any weeds. The work you do now to tidy up your garden will give it a clean, blank canvas to fill with beautiful colours and lush foliage in the months to come. Plus, creating a space for those leaves and grass cuttings is one of the first things you should do before hiring a gardener or landscaper<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Prep your soil <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mulching or composting will fill your soil with nutrients before the start of the growing season. If it\u2019s workable, dig down to at least 5cm. Then, work in the best fertiliser you can get your hands on to really feed the soil and give your plants everything they need to grow happy and healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find a local gardener and get the best out of your garden. Get a free quote now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Put plant supports in<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Get your plant supports in place by early Spring (around end-March\/April time), before the first shoots start to show. That way, your plants will grow up through them. Trying to wrestle plant supports into place afterwards is not only awkward, but it can leave your garden looking a little scruffy with the supports exposed, rather than neatly covered. Supports give your plants an anchor, and also guide them on where to grow, which helps keep your garden neat and tidy. Typically, conical rings will do the job. Peonies, hydrangeas and delphiniums are common flower candidates. Expect them to cost you around \u00a35-\u00a315 depending on the size and type. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Get pruning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Don\u2019t be afraid to give some plants, such as roses or early-flowering Clematis, a pre-summer prune to give new shoots a chance to grow. It\u2019s also a good time to cut back any remaining dead foliage \u2013 check out this list of what and how to cut back<\/strong><\/a>. Just don\u2019t forget to wear some sturdy gardening gloves to avoid cuts from sharp twigs or thorns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tending to your own garden isn’t just relaxing. It’s also immensely satisfying when you see the fruits of your work quite literally bloom. While you might like carrying out the quick garden jobs, for bigger jobs (or even bigger gardens for that matter) you can save yourself a lot of time, trouble and expense by getting in a pro gardener<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n