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Spring is nature’s grand unveiling, and as the sun begins to cast its gentle warmth, it’s the perfect time to breathe life into your garden. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a green-thumb enthusiast, the arrival of spring beckons us to plan, design, and create a haven of plants and flowers. So we thought we would share some essential garden tasks, offer tips on designing a vibrant space, suggest some companion plants and explore some of our perennials and roses in a little more detail.
Essential Spring Garden Tasks
Before diving into the world of perennials and roses, it’s crucial to address some early spring garden tasks. Pruning, weeding, and cleaning up debris left by the all-to-frequent winter storms are essential in the preparation of your garden this spring. Sharpen your tools, service your lawn mower, tidy the greenhouse and shed, clear out dead growth, and breathe life into the soil with organic matter. We recommend using Natural Grower products, find out more about the products we offer here.
Designing Your Garden For The Year Ahead
Let’s talk design. Your garden is a canvas waiting for your ideas and creativity, and there’s no better time to plan than spring. Consider investing in design books or enrolling in online courses to enhance your skills. Books like “Planting: A New Perspective” by Piet Oudolf and Noel Kingsbury offer valuable insights into creating stunning, naturalistic landscapes.
Consider colour palettes, plant heights, and flowering times when designing. You could combine the regal presence of roses with the perennial charm of peonies, creating layers of texture and visual interest. Allow your creativity to flourish, and don’t be afraid to experiment with different combinations. Our Plant Collections are useful if you have a certain style or area in your garden that you looking to improve.
Tips for Planning Your Garden
- Understand Your Garden: Find out your soil type, different plants thrive in different soil types. It’s important to know whether the soil is acidic or alkaline so you can choose and plant accordingly. The RHS provides information on soil testing that you might find useful.
- Consider Flowering Times: Plan for a continuous display of colour by selecting plants that flower at different times throughout the season.
- Balance and Harmony: Aim for a balance of colours, shapes, and sizes. Group plants with similar needs together to create harmonious combinations.
- Companion Planting: Embrace the concept of companion planting to enhance the health and vitality of your garden. For instance, planting marigolds near roses can help deter pests.
- Invest in Quality Soil: Good soil is the foundation of a thriving garden. You can enhance your soil with compost to improve its structure and fertility.
Companion Plants
As we have already suggested it’s worth considering companion planting as it not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but can also contribute to the overall health and resilience of your garden by promoting beneficial interactions between plants.
Here are a few that you may wish to consider:
Roses: Companion Plants: Lavender, Geraniums, Nepeta, Salvia, Foxgloves, Alliums
Peonies: Companion Plants: Nepeta, Salvia, Alliums
Dicentra (Bleeding Heart): Companion Plants: Hostas, Ferns, Astilbe, Heuchera
Salvia (Sage): Companion Plants: Echinacea, Lavender, Coreopsis
Hostas: Companion Plants: Astilbe, Heuchera, Ferns, Hellebores
Lavender: Companion Plants: Roses, Salvia, Nepeta, Echinacea
Coreopsis: Companion Plants: Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia), Echinacea, Salvia, Veronica, Catmint
Astilbe: Companion Plants: Ferns, Hostas, Heuchera, Ligularia,
Echinacea (Coneflower): Companion Plants: Rudbeckia – Black-Eyed Susans, Agastache, Salvia.
Perennials and Roses
Perennials and roses are the quintessential stars of spring gardens. These enduring beauties not only bring colour and fragrance but also promise a return performance year after year. From the timeless elegance of roses to the diverse array of perennials, their presence can transform any garden. If you haven’t already we do recommend taking a look at our roses in a little more detail, they are easy to care for, ideal for the garden and grown in the UK. Here are a few collections to whet your appetite for our stunning new roses: Perfect Perfume Perfect Nostalgia Patio Roses Perfect For Cutting and Perfect For Bees.
As a family-run nursery with over 50 years experience, we do know a thing or two about plants, especially perennials and roses. There’s plenty to explore on our website as well as expert advice and useful information and we are constantly adding new stock so it’s worth signing up to our newsletter (From The Patch) to be kept up to date. We supply bigger, more mature plants, that will perform better in your garden. You’ll find a range of pot sizes and we are unbeatable on quality, offer a money-back guarantee and deliver your plants to your door in plastic-free packaging. 
Let this season be the beginning of your garden’s transformation. Don’t forget you can always contact us if you have a question – Happy Planning, Happy Planting!
