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Winter is over so there is no longer any excuse to delay getting started with your gardening jobs. However, confronting your outdoor space in spring may seem daunting when there is so much to do. Yet there are some jobs that are worth prioritising. Indeed, if you have any garden ideas you are keen to try out, you will need to sort the basics first. Read on for our top five garden jobs. Repairs The cold weather of winter and forgoing your usual gardening chores for such a long time often means there is a great deal of maintenance to be done. You may need to fix a fallen fencepost or mend a broken trellis. You will also need to attend to your flowerbeds and lawn, with your grass in particular requiring attention after the winter. In addition to mowing it, you should also fertilise it and sprinkle some seeds to help repair any patches that have become bare. While your kids may enjoy picking daisies, dandelions and buttercups, for a truly manicured lawn you should also apply weed killer to keep these horticultural pests at bay. Tidying The combination of the autumn and winter weather can leave your garden looking a little untidy, not least because of the number of leaves that will be littering your lawn and patio. Rake these up and store them in a pile in the corner of your outdoor space to dry off. Once they have dried out and become crumbly in texture, they can be used as a mulch on your flowerbeds or vegetable patch. This works by preventing weeds from emerging from the soil, maintaining a cool temperature in the ground and locking moisture into the earth. Next, you should begin to pull up any weeds that have grown and apply weed killer, so there is time for it to work and leave the soil before you plant your flowers. You can also start off your own compost patch in a corner of the garden. While you should avoid putting weeds in here, you will be able to put all your other garden clippings in it and use it as a nutritious meal for your beds and borders. Landscaping While landscaping is not the most basic of jobs, it is worth getting it done as early in the year as possible so you have the rest of the months to enjoy the results. To get the most use from your garden, you may wish to divide it up into sections. For instance, you can have a lawn for your kids to play on, a patio outside the house for dining out on and a shed and vegetable patch towards the rear of the garden concealed by fences covered in climbing plants. Achieving this is likely to involve getting in touch with some professionals, such as a stone worker to build a patio if you don't have one, or a landscape design artist to help you create an entirely new look for the space. One particularly popular idea if you are lacking inspiration is decking. Having this outside your home provides you with a place to eat in the evenings, sunbathe or enjoy a drink - and you can build it yourself or call joiners and carpenters to give you a helping hand. Planting You will want to get planting as soon as possible in the spring to make sure that the garden is bursting with life once summer arrives. The end of winter is a time when the soil has thawed out but is still cool, which can benefit bulbs and seeds. As the days grow longer and there is more sunlight, you will find it's not long before you see your first flowers emerge. Take the time to prepare all your beds and borders by thoroughly weeding them, tilling the soil, checking the drainage and adding compost and mulch. Vegetable patch If you have never grown your own fruits and vegetables before, this year might be the time for you to try. You will find it is easy to cultivate your own fresh produce so long as you carefully choose the plot. This should benefit from plenty of sunlight, have some shelter - such as a wall or fence - and soil with an acidity level of just above neutral. Now, you can set about planting the fruits and vegetables you love most. Do some research first to ensure you are positioning the plants where they will perform well. For instance, tomatoes need heat and light and often grow best in a greenhouse, while strawberries need plenty of room to spread out. You should also check what the correct time of year to plant your seeds and bulbs is, as it is not the same for everything. Don't worry if you don't have a large enough patch of ground to make into a vegetable patch, or if the soil you have is not suitable, as you can construct raised beds to grow things in. If space is at a premium, use grow bags, pots and other containers to cultivate tomatoes, salad and herbs in - you could even use a window box or hanging basket! Resource Rated People can help you make your garden ideas a reality in time for the spring and summer. Simply post your gardening job online and wait for the quotes to come in. Whether you are looking for joiners and carpenters or a stone worker, we can make your search easier.
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