Spring
After the long, cold winter, the first signs of spring bring a sense of joy for the season ahead. On frosty mornings, thoughts of spring flowers, wildlife, and milder weather are a welcome comfort, sparking inspiration for outdoor adventures like bluebell walks, spring foraging, and family outings. The days grow longer and the first warmth of the year begins to emerge.
While there may still be a chill in the air, new life is awakening, with buds starting to bloom on trees. It’s the perfect time to get outdoors and explore the countryside, your local park, or your own garden. If you planted bulbs in the autumn, you’ll soon see them start to emerge from the soil, a true sign that spring is here.
With the ground warming up there are a few jobs that needs to be done to make sure you have the best growing season possible for your patch, and below is a list of monthly jobs for Spring to guide you through. (Not everything will be applicable to you depending on your space).
There are buttons below to click through to more in-depth guides to some of the processes we have listed.
Spring jobs checklist
MARCH
- Growing area. If you haven’t already, decide what you want to grow and where.
- Spring cleaning. Have a tidy up of your outside area, sweep the patio or balcony, scrub out the pots or containers you want to use, check your tools and if it is dry, mow the lawn.
- Prep your growing patch. Remove weeds, dig over the soil or get your ‘no dig’ process started.
- Sow seeds. See the list below for what you can sow when.
APRIL
- Weeding. Keep on top of that weeding and if you have any existing plants, trees, shrubs or bulbs, now is s good time to start feeding them with fertilizer. (Have a look at our ‘how to’s’ for home made plant food!)
- Grass seed. If your lawn needs a boost, you can sow grass seed around now.
- Sow seeds and plants. See the list below for what you can sow and plant when.
- Look after what you have sown. Water regularly, feed and thin out as they grow as required. Space out your seedlings so they have enough room to grow into plants.
MAY
- Transfer seedling to bigger pots as they need it.
- Planting outside. Depending on the weather, you might be able to plant some frost tender plants outside. Be patient, a late frost can be harmful to young plants.
- Sow seeds and plants. See the list below for what you can sow and plant when.
- Look after what you have sown. Water regularly, feed and thin out as they grow as required. Space out your seedlings so they have enough room to grow into plants.
