During autumn and winter, trees are renowned for dropping their leaves wherever they please. As it happens, your garden is an avid collector of them. Chances are that, between blustery storms and festive footfall, your outdoor space has become a hotspot for soggy brown leaves. Oh well, time to break out the rake and get them gone, right? Well, sort of.

We suggest raking up the leaves – or using a leaf blower if you’re fancy – but hanging on to them instead of binning them. Dead leaves make for a great natural fertiliser, and your plants will definitely appreciate it. A perfect spring garden clean-up family activity, clearing fallen leaves is a great way to get some fresh air in winter, tidy up your lawn, and grab some bits and pieces to nurture your plants just in time for spring.

You don’t have to tell us that your flower beds have suffered this winter; ours have too. Gutting, but not unfixable. In fact, there’s a high chance your precious plants are only dormant and waiting for the warmth to touch their petals again. Only, they’re going to need your help. You see, in the colder months, compacted soil becomes a hotspot for weed growth – a breeding ground for pesky pests that’ll harass your hibernating flora.

So, naturally, you’ll want to whack out those good old gardening gloves and get to weeding. Sorting out your flowerbeds before spring comes around will work wonders for the health of your plants, and it even gives you the chance to plant some seasonal seeds at the same time. Taking care of your garden beds gives your flowers the best chance at flourishing sooner rather than later, so roll up those sleeves and get started! Your garden needs you!

Oh, your poor lawn. Winter is never kind to it, is it? Patchy spots are bound to crop up, and it’s not exactly the nicest thing to look at. Especially when spring shows up and the green of the grass comes along with it. Suddenly, you’ve got muddy patches across your garden, and who knows how long it’ll take for the winter damage to be undone? Well, you can take back that power by scattering some grass seeds, or even patching it up with some healthy turf.

Regardless of what you choose, these little spring garden clean-up tricks can help you restore your lawn just in time for garden party season. Grass is great for all sorts of critters and is lovely to look at, and Operation Lawn Love is the best way to fix the damage caused by winter.

If there’s one material that just can’t handle moisture, it’s wood. Too much lingering frost can cause timber to warp and rot, leaving your decking in dire need of some thoughtful TLC. Now yes, you could spend hours cleaning your decking, checking what boards need replacing, and re-sealing the entire thing. But if it’s clearly past its prime, then it’s finally time for a springtime upgrade.

What do we recommend? Composite decking, of course! Combining recycled plastic with timber fibres, NeoTimber® offers a highly versatile decking alternative that triumphs its outdated competition. Composite decking exists to solve the problems posed by wood – specifically its demanding upkeep. Able to mimic the effect of natural timber through 3D embossing and available in a wide array of colours, NeoTimber® composite decking can transform your garden just in time for spring.

Why not get ahead of the curve and order some free sample packs today? Who knows, you might just fall in love with our safer, stronger, and eco-friendlier alternative to traditional timber decking.

Perhaps you want to go one step further. Maybe your decking isn’t the only part of your garden that’s seen better days. Between fencing that’s had to take the full brunt of the autumn and winter storms and exterior walls that have been battered by the elements, your poor outdoor space is begging for some attention. You can give it just that! Composite fencing is an excellent – and stylish – solution to many garden-bound issues, and composite cladding is perfect for covering any unsightly wear and tear on your walls.

Whatever you decide, NeoTimber® is here to help. Even if you’re just looking to get your garden in tip-top condition, we’re happy to go through our spring garden clean-up advice with you. From tackling stubborn wear and tear to rebuilding the bits that didn’t survive the colder seasons, even a small dose of hardscape renewal can completely revive your gardens.

As winter leaves and spring takes its place, the best part is by far getting the chance to enjoy the warmth that comes with it. Though you may think it’s best to hold off until summer to dedicate your time to creating a nice outdoor hideaway, we say ‘why wait?’ Get a head start on designing a comfortable retreat that you and guests can enjoy when spring eventually warms our gardens. Perfect for relaxation and entertaining, these little spaces make the world of difference to gardens in need of a little more life.

Spring is a time of renewal – a part of the year that encourages us to try something new. Eco-friendly gardening is a perfect place to start! Winter gives us plenty of chances to collect bits and pieces for composting, work on gathering rainwater, and start mindfully planting to prepare for pollinators. By taking on these tasks, we can create a friendly environment that benefits the natural world and ourselves alike. What could be better than that? Give eco-friendly gardening a go; you might just surprise yourself with how effective this particular spring garden clean-up trick is.