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Expert gardener urges Brits to do these 4 jobs to ensure a perfect spring garden

Elise Harlock, floral expert at Prestige Flowers, recommends four early‑spring jobs for gardeners to prepare their gardens this spring.
March soil can be deceptive, so Elise advises gardeners to test by squeezing a handful and to resist rushing out on the first sunny weekend as rain often returns.
Start by sheltering old stems and dividing perennials like Hardy Geranium, Lavender or Rudbeckia as fresh shoots appear, then feed soil with a two-to-three-centimetre layer of peat-free compost and check ties on climbing roses and clematis soon.
Gardeners should note legal limits and potential fines, with Tree Preservation Orders and fines up to £26,000 enforced by local planning authorities.
Small early tasks position gardens to be summer‑ready, and Elise says March and April bring visible new life, with steady jobs now allowing more time to enjoy later.

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