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Spring Plant Care Tips UK

Prepare your plants for growth this season with simple care tips for your home and garden. Keep greenery thriving with advice tailored to the British climate.

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Indoor Plant Care

Light & Positioning

Move plants closer to windows for more sunlight
Avoid cold draughts and rotate for even growth

Watering

Water less than summer but don’t let soil dry out
Check moisture 2–3 cm deep with your finger

Humidity

Heating dries air—add humidity with misting or pebble trays
Ideal for Calathea, Monstera, Philodendron

Cleaning & Maintenance

Wipe dust off leaves to support photosynthesis
Check for pests like spider mites or aphids

Feeding

Delay fertilising until visible spring growth begins
Use balanced houseplant feed when ready
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Outdoor Plant Care

Pruning

Cut back shrubs and roses before growth starts
Remove dead or damaged branches

Soil Preparation

Add compost or well-rotted manure to beds
Boosts nutrients and drainage

Bulb & Bare-root Planting

Plant spring bulbs like tulips and crocuses now
Also plant bare-root roses and fruit bushes

Lawn Care

Avoid walking on soggy grass
Rake moss and debris, reseed bald patches

Frost Protection

Cover tender plants at night if frost is forecast
Use fleece and move pots from cold walls

Seasonal Prep Tasks

Start seeds indoors: tomatoes, herbs, peppers
Organise and clean tools
Check greenhouse ventilation and temperature

Mistakes to Avoid

Overwatering indoor plants in cool conditions
Pruning too late once growth starts
Planting too early in cold, wet soil

Keep plants thriving this spring

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