Spring Into Action – Seasonal advice from Hartwell Nurseries

Spring into action

Spring garden ideas to inspire and recreate at home from Hartwell Nurseries.

Spring has arrived – the season of renewal, longer days, warmer weathers, and the perfect time to cultivate an exciting and thriving gardens. Embracing sustainability in our outdoor space continues to be the most important factor for gardeners and growers for another year. So, here are six ideas to inspire your spring gardens and how we can all put the environment and its future first when planning our gardens.

VIBRANT COLOUR
Energise your garden with vibrant colours. After the last frost, plant a rainbow with bright blooms such as Dahlias, Fuchsias, Iris, Osteospermum, Geraniums and Dianthus. Be bold and immerse yourself in colour.

GROW YOUR OWN
Edible gardens have grown in popularity. Not only do homegrown fruit and vegetables taste delicious, growing our own gives us a sense of pride when picking and tucking into our crops come spring/summer.

Whatever the size of your outdoor space you can have a go at growing your own. Start sowing cabbages, lettuce, cauliflower, spinach, turnips, carrots, kale and many more. How about filling planters, tubs and window boxes with fruits, vegetables and sweet-smelling herbs?

WATER HARVESTING
Get creative with collecting rainwater for use on your beds on dry days, whilst making it into a garden feature. Install water butts, repurpose pots, cleverly stack tubs in a variety of shapes and sizes and any other garden container that can capture rainwater, and have fun making it into an interesting focal point.

RESILIENT PLANTING AND GARDENING
Planting trees and plant species that are resilient to climate change is a must.

This trend helps support biodiversity at all times of the year no matter the weather as resilient gardens can adapt to changes in climate and the needs of wildlife. Plant wildflowers and plants rich in nectar, such as Foxgloves, Lavender and Salvia. Leave your grass to grow a little wild in different areas of the garden and add bee and bug hotels to help provide a safe sanctuary for our little garden visitors.

WELLBEING
Many of us enjoy unwinding after a busy day in the garden. There’s no better way to do this than spending time in your own sanctuary and reconnecting with nature. Make private and secluded areas using tall trees like salix, acers or red robins in planters or position an array of pots full of ornamental grasses or lavender for that extra relaxing fragrance. Add a water feature for that instant sound of peace and tranquillity.

FOREST GARDENS AND LIVING FENCES
Forest gardens are an addition to wellbeing gardens. Quiet wooded areas with mixed perennials at different height levels from those with low-lying ground cover to shrubs, climbers and trees. Why not try replacing your traditional fences with quality and impactful shrubs?

Sustainable gardening is no longer just a trend, it’s a way of life that everyone should all be striving for. Adopting a range of sustainable practices helps us reduce our impact on the planet, promote physical and mental wellbeing, and enhances our quality of life.

These are just a few sustainable garden ideas that you can recreate right away.

If you need any help and advice, please come and speak to the team at Hartwell Nurseries.

Happy gardening.

 

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