Hi, I'm Amy from eSpares.
In this video, I'm going to show you
some basic gardening maintenance tips
to prepare your garden for Spring and Summer
using Rolson gardening tools.
Whether you're a first time gardener
or you're just looking for some tips
to spruce up your garden for Spring
this video will help you get stuck in.
So you can continue to improve your outdoors for the new season.
We'll link our playlist to outdoor cleaning product demos
at the end of this video.
So let's get started on our garden preparation tips and advice.
First up, we're going to look at getting your lawn ready for new growth
so it's nice and healthy in time for Summer.
Although you may have got rid of the leaves
from the Autumn Winter season.
You will still need to do this just in time for Spring too.
As well as leaves
you'll want to make sure that you're getting rid of thatch.
This is a layer of mainly dead turfgrass tissue
lying between the green vegetation of the grass above
and the root system and the soil below.
If this becomes too thick
it can be bad for the health of your grass.
So give any grassy areas a good once over with a rake to avoid this.
Here we have the Rolson Heavy Duty Leaf Collector
ideal for cleaning up your garden.
The Leaf Collector which comes in a set of two
is great for removing leaves,
grass, moss,
twigs and thatch from your garden.
They benefit from added durability
thanks to their polypropylene construction
and are very lightweight making them ideal for garden maintenance.
As well as being durable they're easy to use too.
They have extra-large hand extenders
for picking up leaves with ease
and are lightweight to fit most hands comfortably.
Use the Leaf Collectors to get rid of debris,
dead grass cuttings
and any thatch you've raked up
to allow your lawn to breathe and look fresh for Spring.
The next thing to do is to give your lawn and flower beds a drink.
Spring is a time where grass and plants
start waking up from their long winter dormancy.
So they need moisture to start growing again.
Water not only quenches the grass's thirst
but has nearly all the essential nutrients
dissolved in it that grass needs.
It's best to start watering your lawn and flower beds
as early in Spring as possible.
Here we have the Rolson 7 Function Spray Gun Set.
This excellent addition to your hose
will provide your lawn and flower beds
with the moisture they need.
Just as it says on the tin
the spray gun rotates to provide seven different functions.
This includes Center,
Shower,
Cone,
Jet,
Full,
Mist,
and Flat.
It is also supplied with three hose fittings,
a half inch to a three-quarter inch tap connector,
a female hose connector,
and a female water stop connector
to fit a variety of hoses.
To fit it to your hose
simply choose the fitting that's suitable
and screw on the head.
Use the shower setting to give your lawn a watering.
Most lawns need around half an inch of water per week
to stay healthy.
So as the weather gets warmer
and we get less rain
you may need to water your lawn more frequently.
Use the same settings to give your flowerbeds some moisture
to wake up any flower shoots.
The amount you water these depends on the
types of flowers you have in your garden.
So be sure to find out how much they need watering.
You can use the jet setting to clean your patio and pavements too.
For more advice on how to get a great looking lawn see our video below.
So the next task to get your garden Spring ready
is to get rid of weeds.
Weeding your garden is super important in Spring
as it frees up space,
water and nutrients for your plants.
There are two types of weeding tools you need for this.
Here is the Rolson Hand Weeder Knife
and the Rolson Hand Weeder Tongue.
The Rolson Hand Weeder Knife
is great for slicing or scraping
unwanted growth between patio slabs,
block paving,
and other tight spaces.
The Rolson Hand Weeder Tongue
is ideal for removing long narrow roots.
Use the forked end to dig out the rooted weeds
and level them out with the all-purpose bench shaft.
When you're satisfied your soil is weed-free
it's time to prepare for planting.
Here we have the Rolsen Hand Trowel
as you can see it's been designed with an ergonomic handle
to reduce hand and wrist fatigue whilst weeding.
You can use it to spruce up your soil too.
If your soil isn't too wet
start digging and turning over the soil using the hand trowel.
It's a good idea to add some garden compost during this step.
Which will make the soil easier to plant in
and make it healthier for Spring plants to grow.
The next step is to prune your plants.
Here we have the Rolsen Secateurs to help you.
This effective tool is made from high quality carbon steel
and heat treated with precision ground blades.
Again, it has a comfortable cushion grip
to help make trimming your garden
easier on your hands and your wrists.
Use the Secateurs to remove any plants that didn't survive the Winter.
Then move on to those in need of pruning and trimming
and this will help promote new growth.
Now that you're on your way to a healthier and better looking garden.
Check out our recommended outdoor cleaning range
to continue your outdoor maintenance.
So there you have it.
Our top tips and advice on how to prepare your garden for Spring.
Using Rolson tools.
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