Winter’s finally packing its bags, and you know what that means? Spring is just around the corner! Let’s talk about the best things to plant in early spring, when to do it, and how to make sure your garden grows.
What’s Perfect for Spring Planting?
Spring is all about new beginnings, and there’s so much you can plant. whether you want fresh veggies, colourful flowers, or even some long-lasting shrubs.
Here’s what works best:
Spring Flowers – Tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and primroses are spring superstars. If you planted the bulbs in autumn, they’ll start popping up now. But if you didn’t? No worries! You can still plant pansies, violas, and primroses to add instant colour.
Vegetables That Love a Chill – Some veggies actually prefer the cooler start of spring. Think carrots, radishes, peas, spinach, and lettuce. You can sow them directly into the soil now, and they’ll reward you with fresh produce in just a few weeks!
Fruits for a Sweet Summer – Fancy some homegrown strawberries? Plant bare-root strawberries in early spring for a juicy harvest in summer. Raspberries and blackberries are also great to get in the ground now.
Herbs That Grow in Spring – If you love cooking with fresh herbs, now’s the time to plant chives, parsley, mint, and coriander. These grow quickly and can be snipped whenever you need a fresh flavour boost.
When to Plant? What should you plant?
Different plants have different schedules, so let’s break it down:
| Plant Type | Best Planting Time | Expected Growth/Bloom Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tulips & Daffodils (bulbs) | Autumn (or buy pre-planted) | March – April |
| Pansies & Primroses | Early spring | Instant colour! |
| Carrots & Radishes | February – April | 6–8 weeks |
| Lettuce & Spinach | February – May | 4–6 weeks |
| Strawberries | March – April | June – July |
| Herbs (chives, mint, etc.) | March – May | 3–6 weeks |
Garden Maintenance Tips for a Spring Garden
Mind the Frost – Cover your young plants to protect them from late frost if any!
Water – The soil is still moist from winter, so don’t overdo it! Water them in the morning to help plants absorb moisture before the sun gets too warm.
Mulch – Apply a layer of mulch (such as compost, bark chips, or straw) around your plants.
Prune – It’s time to trim roses, lavender, and other perennials to encourage healthy new growth.
Spring!
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of springtime gardening, watching tiny sprouts push through the soil, seeing the first flowers bloom, and knowing fresh veggies are just around the corner.
Mix all that with some awesome furnitures and enjoy! 🙂
Fun Fact: According to the Online Etymological Dictionary, “spring” in the sense of the season comes from phrases such as “springing time” (14th century) and “the spring of the year”. This use is from an archaic noun meaning “act or time of springing or appearing; the first appearance; the beginning, birth, rise, or origin”.
