As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, spring is the perfect time to refresh your garden and prepare for the growing season ahead. With plants emerging from dormancy, now is the time to take action and set your garden up for success. Read our article to find out the key jobs to tackle this spring.

Garden tools should last for years – or a lifetime if they’re maintained well. We recommend taking time to clean tools after use and occasionally carry out more intensive maintenance on them because we want your Kent & Stowe tools to perform at their best.

Pruning roses in spring is essential for promoting healthy growth, abundant blooms, and a well-shaped plant. By cutting away dead, damaged, or weak stems left from winter, you encourage the plant to focus its energy on producing strong new shoots. Most roses bloom on fresh growth, so spring pruning helps ensure a vibrant floral display later in the season.

Aerating your lawn in spring is essential for promoting healthy grass growth and improving soil conditions after winter. Over time, soil can become compacted, restricting air, water, and nutrients from reaching the grass roots. Spring aeration is beneficial if your lawn has heavy foot traffic or poor drainage, as it helps relieve compaction and supports a lush, green lawn throughout the growing season.

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Splitting perennials in spring is a great way to rejuvenate plants, encourage healthy growth, and create more plants for your garden. Over time, many perennials become crowded so dividing them in spring, when new growth is just emerging, allows the plants to establish strong roots before the heat of summer.