Cut lawn if conditions allow, and remove dandelions, daisies and other weeds.
Weed garden / allotment before young weed seedlings become established.
As the soil temperatures warm up keep an eye open for slugs & snails.
Similarly keep an eye open for aphids.
Take precautions to prevent plant diseases such as mildew,blackspot or rust taking hold.
Stock pond with fish, if you were unable to restock last month.
Install a submersible pump to help to keep ponds aerated during spells of warm weather
Elodea canadensis (Canadian Pondweed) is a good oxygenator.
Children may be drawn to a garden pond,so erect a sturdy barrier to prevent them falling in.
Rejuvenate your timber decking by blasting away the accumulated algae and grime with a pressure washer.
Once dry, sand down any rough edges and surfaces, then apply decking stain to both preserve the timber.
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