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 buy a mixture of seeds – fruit and veg to eat and be more sustainable. I have my eye on the chocolate hot peppers,, family love the hot chilis. And then flower seeds for me,, I’d love to grow more flowers for my memorial garden.
The oriental poppy would be nice to add some colour to the garden
Sunflowers because my three year old loves big, bright and beautiful flowers.
I would love to grow some general veg that we could all eat, tomatoes, sugar snap peas, cucumbers
Oriental poppies as they are so colourful 😍
Tomatoes, chillies and carrots for me. My son loves them and they add lots of colour to the garden
I’ve always wanted to try growing tomatoes, so I would get the Tomato Alicante 100 seeds
Salad Leaves. Not had much luck previously as the insects get to them before they grow properly.
I need more colour in my garden, so I’d like to plant the Californian Poppy Mission Bells 120 Seeds
I recently got an allotment so would choose some things that are expensive in supermarkets but I could grow. Cabbage, beans, corn, etc.
would love to grow chilli’s xx
Dwarf antirrhinums & a variety of different vegetables
Would love to try growing some of the more exotic hot peppers. I usually just grow jalapenos and use them in lots of my cooking.
I would choose the carrot seeds as they taste much better then shop brought and i like seeing the green tops pop up
I’d like to plant tomatoes and salad leaves so I can use more fresh ingredients in my diet
Tricky decisions! Just looking at moving house and will be building a new garden, so would be a mixture of lavenders, nigela and Oriental poppies alongside some kale, sungold and Cherrola tomato’s and then probably a pack of strawberry seeds as well!!! Hopefully something will grow 😆
I would choose cherry tomatoes, cucumber , lettuce and spring onions as I love my salads in the summer ! I add some feta cheese crumbled over the top with a homemade balsamic vinegarette ❤️
Would love some new seeds 😁
I want to create a cottage garden so I’d plant lots of Wildflower seeds
We’ll be growing loads this year but it’ll be the first time I’m growing Artichokes in a herbaceous border. We are doing at work and I’d love to see how it turns out at home as well!
I’d love to grow some salad and veggies to help with the cost of living crisis
I’d love to grow some all year round lettuces as it would be great picking my own right through the year. I also want to do some of those gorgeous harlequin sunflowers. What fabulous colours!
I would love to get some Marigolds in. They just always brighten the garden and make me smile.
Chocolate habenero, sweet hot and spicy to go with most meals
Antirrhinum Crown, I’d love some nice tall colourful flowers, all mine are short really need some height in the garden