Preparing Your Garden for Spring in Essex
Spring is the time to get ahead of the growing season. Here is a simple checklist for Essex gardens.

Spring is the most important time to get ahead of the garden. A little work early in the season makes the warmer months far easier to manage.
A simple spring checklist
- First cuts of the season to wake the lawn up
- Clear winter weeds before they spread
- Tidy and shape hedges before nesting season
- Dig over and prepare flowerbeds for planting
- Repair and reseed worn or patchy lawn areas
- Check plants and prune where needed
LPT Garden Services can carry out a spring tidy-up or set up regular visits across Little Dunmow and nearby Essex villages, so your garden starts the season in good shape.
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