Spring is the best time for maintaining and revitalising lawns, following the winter rest and the challenges presented by cold weather. Early spring is the perfect time for maintenance aimed at stimulating the lawn's regrowth and addressing any issues that may have arisen during winter, such as damage from trampling, fungal diseases, or the emergence of broadleaf weeds. It's also a prime time to reseed thin or bare areas, particularly in shaded spots, to take advantage of the spring and summer growth seasons.

Organic materials and dried grass blades left on the lawn can form a dense layer on the soil surface, impeding proper respiration and drainage. To address this, scarifiers are used to remove this layer, enhancing soil aeration.

With so many vegetables to sow in the spring garden, it's easy to feel spoiled for choice. Today, we present 10 must-have varieties—some are beloved classics that shouldn't be missed, while others offer new tastes and introduce unusual plants to our garden.

It's important to note that planting times can vary—either earlier or later—depending on outdoor temperatures and the type of cultivation. We also need to consider where to store the seedlings once we have sown them. Those that are more cold-tolerant can be sown in the greenhouse, while those requiring warmer temperatures should be grown indoors.

This allows us to start sowing even a month earlier. Once the seedlings have sprouted and temperatures have risen, we can transplant them into the vegetable garden or a larger pot.

8 vegetables to sow in spring

Carrots

Carrots are easy to grow and tolerate cold weather well. They should be sown when minimum temperatures are steadily above 8°C. There are...