With the arrival of warmer weather, it’s the perfect time to spruce up your garden and get it ready for the summer months. Here are some tips from an expert gardener to help you get started:
– **Start with a spring clean-up:** Clear away any fallen branches, matted down leaves, and leftover debris from winter.
– **Keep the vegetables thriving:** Direct sow vegetables like beans, peas, carrots, and lettuce for a delicious harvest. For summer veg like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and aubergines, read the packet instructions first to determine spacing requirements.
– **Fertilize your plants:** Choose the right fertilizer for your specific plants and flower beds to ensure they have the nutrients they need to thrive.
– **Water and weed control:** Water deeply one to two times a week, soaking the soil thoroughly at the base of plants to promote deeper root development. Regularly remove weeds by hand-pulling or using natural weed control methods like vinegar or boiling water.