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Spring is now officially in the air in the UK. For gardeners and

homeowners, that means it is time to get outdoors and begin

your spring-cleaning projects. Now is the time to prepare your

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property to become that beautiful place you have come to know

and love all of these years. It's time to do that work that will

prepare your property for brightly colored flowers, neatly

trimmed bushes and shrubs, and trees that add beauty and shade.

We want to help you make the most of your spring cleaning

projects by offering some helpful advice. Below you will find

some tips that you can use to prepare your property for the

spring and summer seasons. Of course, Rookery also wants to be

your supplier of turf, aggregate, stone, Garden Turf Direct

equipment and more. Feel free to browse our website to see our

entire inventory of products.

1. Removing Debris

Winter is a season that can be rough on the garden. Preparing

your property for spring foliage starts by cleaning up the debris

left by winter storms. You will want to thoroughly go over your

property to remove dead plants, early weeds, broken tree

branches and twigs, stones and rubbish. Virtually anything you

do not want to be there come summer needs to be removed in

the spring.

Also, make a point of removing children's toys, play sets, and

garden ornaments that might get in the way of your spring

planting and pruning. You can always put those items back later

on.

2. Soil Turnover

The next step is to go to your flowerbeds and turn over the soil.

The point of this exercise is to prepare the soil for future spring

plantings. That means removing any dead plants and debris that

could potentially interfere with plant growth. If you are so

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inclined, this is also the time to lay down a layer of bark to hold

in moisture.

3. Pruning Shrubs and Trees

Shrubs and trees can quickly grow out of control if they are not

properly pruned. For most trees and shrubs, spring is the best

time to prune because that is when they are growing most

aggressively. However, if you are not familiar with the trees and

shrubs in your garden, you may want to check with an expert

before you prune. Some types of foliage are better pruned in late

summer or early autumn.

When you are pruning, the idea is to make everything look neat

and tidy without any loose ends. You do not need to be an expert

to do a good job. However, there are plenty of online guides

available if you are concerned you might not be pruning

correctly.

4. Power Washing and Staining

Many people forget that decks and decorative pathways need to

be cleaned every spring. The best way to do this is with a power

washer. You can buy, rent a washer, or hire a company to come

do the job for you. Where decks are concerned, you may need to

apply a new coat of stain after you power wash. For decorative

pathways, it is a good idea to check between each of the stones

and, where necessary, fill in dead spaces with new sand or grit.