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 like to plant some Oriental Poppys because we already have some wild poppys in our garden so it would be nice to have more of a variety of colours.
I’d love to be planting a variety of veg – I particularly like the look of the Beetroot Chioggia, Carrot Paris Market Atlas and Tomato San Marzano – because we are just about to move and I am hoping to establish a new vegetable garden
Nasturtiums as they are my favourite flower then lots of veg/salad seeds particularly those that can be grown in containers.
I would love to have a more extensive herb garden – my favourites are Chives, Basil (on pasta!), Rosemary and Parsley!
Would love to plant some broad beans because I have a good sized planter with a backing where they can grow upwards and have plenty of support.
Would love sweet peas beautiful colours and smell lovely
Peppers – great for all types of meals and the kids love them too
AFRICAN MARIGOLD CRACKERJACK seeds as such colorful flowers!
Given the shortages in the shops lately, tomatoes and cucumbers, marigolds as companion plants for the tomatoes and Cavolo de Nero, which is the best kale ever
I’m going to be planting lots of veggies, I want to try growing carrots and swedes. Flower-wise I will be planting lots of fuchsia.
Cavolo Nero and Chard as I really like them but they’re pricey to be in the shops.
@Helen Ellis, *pricey to buy!
Cavolo Nero and Chard as I really like them but they’re pricey to be in the shops.
Anything native or wildlife friendly.
I would love to grow my own tomatoes and cucumbers
Oriental poppy as I’ve never heard of these before and they would make the garden look amazing xx
Swiss Chard Rainbow love them and they are so hard to find in the supermarkets
Black beauty tomatoes, mini munch cucumbers, french beans and broccoli are absolute staples. Of course flowers – cosmos, nigella, larkspur, sweet peas, marigold And a variety of melon that can survive our summer would be nice!
I’d love some wildflower seeds. I’ve tried these in the past but with limited success and really want to help the bees and butterflies out as well as brightening up my garden through the year
Love Balsam Dwarf Bush Seeds for a fabulous display of colour
Chilli and watermelons are top of my list this year, as I was very unsuccessful with them last year 🙂
I love the larkspur, so pretty and my garden needs brightening up
I would love to plant the Oriental Poppy, i bet these look lovely, poppies are one of my favourite flowers alongside diasies
I’d love to grow some CUCUMBER BURPLESS TASTY GREEN F1 HYBRID 15 SEEDS, I never understood when older people said cucumber always repeated on them, until I become older!
I would like to grow some nice peas and potatoes. Be great to try and grown my own veg.
I’d love some Wildflower Mix For Shade for the quiet corner of our garden. It’s my reading corner (in the better weather) and very tranquil. We grow a lot of organic fruit and veg and put in flowers between them to attract the wildlife. In my corner however its a job to find flowers that will thrive in all the shade.