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How to Prepare a Garden for Spring

Prepare a garden for spring by clearing winter debris, checking access and boundaries, assessing soil and plant condition, and restarting mowing gradually when the grass is actively growing.

Prepare a garden for spring by clearing winter debris, checking access and boundaries, assessing soil and plant condition, and restarting mowing gradually when the grass is actively growing.

Clear before growth accelerates

Remove leaves from paths and lawn areas, collect windblown debris and identify damaged branches or structures.

Review borders

Weed while growth is manageable, remove only appropriate dead material and avoid disturbing emerging plants unnecessarily.

Restart lawn care carefully

Wait until the lawn is growing and the ground is suitable. Use a higher first cut rather than removing too much height at once.

Plan, do not rush

List hedge work, repairs, planting and pressure washing separately so seasonal priorities are clear and wildlife checks are not overlooked.

Local service context

TJ Gardening Services works from Brighton to Seaford and considers suitable work elsewhere in East Sussex or the wider South East. Advice in this article is general; the actual garden, plant condition, weather, access and legal responsibilities should be considered before work.

About this guidance

This is general gardening information. Plant condition, weather, wildlife, access and the actual site should be checked before work.