Spring Garden Ideas
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With spring hopefully just around the corner, it has me looking longingly out the window into my garden. After all, it is a place that I do like spending time in. So this year, I would just love to update and upgrade it a little, making sure I use things like making the most of discount codes and getting the most for my money.
If you just so happen to be thinking along the same lines as me, here are some ideas I have been thinking of lately.
Chiminea
A chiminea has been on my list for a rather long time and is something I need to think about where it would be safe to put one and to be honest with neighbours close by, I’m not sure lighting one up is even possible.
However, there are such lovely ones out there, that it is an idea which does just keep on coming back to me. Perhaps one day I shall go for it and see what happens.
Garden Furniture
Many people have their own preferences when it comes to garden furniture, from tables and chairs to more sofa-like offers. I personally struggle to be in the sun these days, with my skin quickly becoming itchy. So I could really do with something which offers shade over it.
With that in mind, I have to admit I would quite like to invest in a garden swing seat. These offer both a comfortable and shade, the perfect mix.
However, do remember to invest in a patio seat cover for your outdoor furniture to help prolong its life and keep it clean. Alternatively, invest in garden furniture made from weatherproof material to make your furniture last.
Consider Beekeeping
Beekeeping is a fascinating hobby that can be both rewarding and beneficial to the environment. Spring is the perfect time to start a bee colony in your garden, as the weather is mild and the flowers are beginning to bloom. Before you begin, it’s important to do your research and learn about the ins and outs of beekeeping.
You will need to invest in some equipment, such as a hive, frames, and a protective beekeeping clothing. Once you have everything set up, you can start introducing bees to the hive. Over time, you will learn how to care for your bees and how to harvest honey from the hive.
Not only will beekeeping provide you with fresh, delicious honey, but it will also help pollinate your garden, resulting in a healthier and more bountiful harvest.
Flowers, Plants and Seeds
We have quite a few bedding areas around the garden and I would like to make sure they all look nice when the warmer months come around. However, I’m not very good at gardening so may need to call in some help to make this one actually successful.
Right now is a great time to be thinking about what plants and seeds you would like to sow for the upcoming season. If you are looking to start a veg patch this year for instance, March is the time to think about planting; tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, lettuce and many more popular options.
Lighting
There are some wonderful lighting options to choose from these days, from fun fairy lights to path lighting and more (in fact I have a review coming up soon of a beautiful lighted plate).
Personally, I would like to add some fairy lights around the shed this year, I think that would add a lovely look to it.
So, there are a few ideas for things you could do with your garden this year, do you have any plans for your garden this year?
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I would love to plant the Oriental Poppy, i bet these look lovely dotted around the garden.
Every year I try to be more adventurous but this year I’m sticking to my staples of the vegs
We often have herbs growing at home but I don’t yet have any lemon balm, which makes a great fresh tea, so think I’d be tempted to opt for those seeds.
I would love the oriental poppy
I love Violets,Panies.Marigolds.love in a mist and poppies.
Oriental Poppy as they always look lovely and are easy to care for
I’d like to try growing Hamburg Parsley – parsely foliage on top but a carrot/parsnip like root underneath.
We have a veg plot and love to beans, peas, potatoes, onions and lots of salad crops. We grow cucumbers and tomatoes in our greenhouse.
Carrots Lettuce, Lupins
Would love to grow my own tomatoes and cucumber, never have to worry about lack of stock in the shops!
The Organic seeds are a must, as we can all do our bit for the environment.
I love trying to collect my own seeds & have managed to collect nasturtium poppy foxglove & lupin …but I always buy night scented stock to sprinkle in my borders & baskets..its absolutely divine on an evening wafting through windows.
I would like to try various types of chilies and some tomatoes of course.
I love chilies and would like to try as many types as possible, from mild to extra hot!
I prefer flowers that I can share with wildlife so it would be CALENDULA PLAYTIME MIX 75 SEEDS and Nasturtium Jewel Mix 30 SEEDS for me. I have grown both before but never these new varieties.
I do tomatoes every year, I’ll be doing runner beans, peas, carrots, potatoes, lettuce and dahlias and sweet williams
My Granddaughter is called Daisy so it will be crazy Daisies
Tomatoes seems the sensible choice right now, but also some wildflowers.
I’d like to grow some runner beans and cucumbers
I will grow pumpkins, courgettes, peas, and various salad and herb stuff. Recently heard of pineapple sage, so possibly that. Plus I will grow quite a few flowers from seeds.
I like to grow some easy vegetables, so tomato seeds would be my choice
I like to grow as much fruit and veg as I can, also I try something different each year, this year I trying peanuts. I try to get in as many flowers as I can for the pollinators, makes the garden look pretty too.
Cornflowers to attract the bees, to pick for friends and to decorate salads
I want to grow tomatoes because they are good to add to many meals.
The AFRICAN MARIGOLD CRACKERJACK as they are so bright & eyecatching!
i am new to gardening but would like to plant panseys and sunflowers