Spring awakening in the garden

The perfect way to start the gardening season
The days are getting longer again and the temperatures are almost reaching summer heat. It's time to get back to gardening. What work can or should be done now?

The spring check: tidying up and preparing
After the cold winter months, the garden usually needs a thorough clean. Remove leaves, dead plant debris and weeds from beds and lawns. Check garden furniture, fences and paths for damage and repair them if necessary.

Pruning shrubs - the right time
Many shrubs and woody plants benefit from professional pruning in spring. Summer-flowering plants in particular, such as roses, hydrangeas and lavender, should be cut back now to promote vigorous growth and abundant flowering. However, make sure that early-flowering shrubs such as forsythia are only pruned after flowering so that they retain their flowering splendour.

Lawn care for healthy growth
A dense, green lawn requires intensive care in spring. Start by scarifying to remove moss and thatch and improve the aeration of the turf. You can then reseed to level out bare patches. Fertilising with nitrogenous fertiliser promotes growth and provides the lawn with the necessary nutrients.

Fertilising - the nutrient kick for plants
After the winter break, plants need an energy boost. Use organic or mineral fertilisers to supply flowers, shrubs and trees with important nutrients. Compost is a natural alternative that activates soil life and strengthens plant health.

Combat pests and diseases at an early stage As temperatures rise, pests and plant diseases also awaken. Watch out for signs of aphids, snails or fungal diseases and take early countermeasures. Natural remedies such as neem oil, nettle broth or beneficial insects such as ladybirds help to keep the pests at bay biologically.

The perfect time for new plantings
Spring is the best time to integrate new plants into the garden. Fruit trees, berry bushes and perennials can be planted now so that they can take root optimally. It is also a good time to create a vegetable patch - lettuce, carrots or radishes are particularly suitable for the start.

Pool/swimming pond care for the start of the swimming season If you have a pool or swimming pond, you should start cleaning and maintaining it now. Remove leaves and debris from the water, clean the filter and check the water quality. Ideally, the pH value should be between 7.2 and 7.6. Early application of algae and chlorine preparations will help to ensure optimum water hygiene.

Don't forget to water
Sufficient watering is important. Freshly planted or pruned plants in particular need regular watering to grow well.

With these tips, you can start the gardening season well prepared and look forward to a blooming, healthy garden landscape. Have fun gardening and enjoy the springtime!