Spring is just around the corner, and you know what that means—sunshine, blossoms, and time to bring your garden back to life.
But if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed or unsure where to start, don’t worry. Getting your garden spring-ready doesn’t have to be hard, expensive, or time-consuming. In fact, with a few simple tools, a bit of know-how and a touch of motivation, your garden can go from dull to delightful in just a few easy steps.
Let’s dig in!
Step 1: Start with a Little Clean-Up
Before you can plant or prune, you’ll want to give your garden a bit of TLC. Start by removing any weeds, dead leaves, and old plants that didn’t make it through the winter. This will make space for new growth and help your garden breathe again.
Use a simple tool set like the Lasher 3 Piece Garden Set Short Handle—perfect for basic digging, planting, container gardening and cleaning up. It’s light, easy to handle, and ideal for beginners or anyone who wants to keep gardening hassle-free.
Step 2: Trim and Prune with Ease
Now that you’ve cleared the space, it’s time to give your plants and shrubs a good trim. Pruning helps plants grow better and keeps them looking neat and healthy and encourages rejuvenation.
For this task, arm yourself with the Garden Master 3-piece garden tool set. The bypass lopper is perfect for trimming thick branches and woody stems, offering clean cuts that protect plant tissue. For shaping hedges and large shrubs, a wavy blade hedge pruner grips branches better, giving precise, even trims without slipping. The gear tech function on both these tools eases fatigue and makes cutting through stubborn material so much easier! When it comes to smaller, more delicate tasks—like snipping flowers, thin dead branches and light pruning a secateur (or pruning shear) is essential. It’s easy to handle and ideal for fine, close-up work. Together, these three tools cover all your basic garden pruning needs—from heavy-duty cuts to detailed finishing touches.
If you’re dealing with thicker branches or shrubs and you have loads to prune you’ll love the Einhell Cordless Pruning Shear 18 V GE-LS 18. It makes cutting super easy—just push the button and snip. Designed for powerful cutting of branches with a thickness of up to 28 mm and has high-quality bypass blades for efficient cutting work. No more struggling with tough branches! Just note that this tool excludes the battery and charger, so if you don’t already own compatible Einhell products, you’ll need to grab those separately.
For hard and woody growth such as rose bushes or pruning back mature herbs or perennials the Garden Master Anvil Pruner GP1260GM is a trusty, budget-friendly choice. The big hand and small hand function makes it super comfortable, precise, and simple enough for everyday use.
Step 3: Add Some Greenery and Colour
Once your garden is clean and trimmed, it’s time to add life! You don’t need to be a landscaping expert to bring beauty to your space—just start small.
The Malanseuns Buxus Ball Shrub in Bag (10 L) is a brilliant choice if you’re after a neat, classic look. These evergreen shrubs are low-maintenance , frost resistant and look great in garden beds, pots, or lining walkways. Try them in a clipped hedge or a topiary ball for a stylish look that never goes out of fashion.
Want to add a pop of colour? The Dipladenia 15 cm on Trellis is a stunning option. It’s a flowering vine that climbs beautifully and blooms endlessly in bright pink trumpet shaped large flowers. Because it comes on a trellis, it’s already got a head start—just pop it into a sunny spot and water regularly.
These plants are perfect even if you’re a beginner—they don’t ask for much and reward you with lush growth and vibrant blooms.
Step 4: Mulch It Up
One of the easiest ways to protect your plants, reduce weeds, and keep your garden looking tidy is by adding mulch. It helps the soil retain moisture and keeps the roots cool when the days start heating up.
Try using Garden Master Bark Chip Mulch (30 dm³). It’s natural, eco-friendly, and really easy to spread around flower beds, trees, and shrubs. Plus, it gives your garden that fresh, landscaped look without breaking the bank.
Just lay a thick layer around your plants, avoiding the stems, and you’re good to go.
Step 5: Keep It Simple, Keep It Fun
Remember, gardening doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. The best gardens are the ones that bring you joy, not stress.
Here are a few tips to stay motivated:
- Start small: You don’t need to redo your whole garden—just pick one corner and build from there.
- Use the right tools: With easy-to-use tools like the ones we’ve mentioned, gardening becomes a pleasure instead of a chore.
- Stick to your budget: There are lots of affordable options (like the Garden Master and Lasher tools) that do a great job without costing a fortune.
- Celebrate progress: Every trimmed bush, planted flower, and tidy bed is a win—enjoy the journey!
And the best part? You don’t need a green thumb to enjoy gardening. With the right tools, a little time, and a positive attitude, your garden can be a space you love spending time in.
So, whether you’re trimming with your Einhell Pruner, planting a Buxus Ball, or just getting your hands dirty with a Garden Master trowel, know that you’re doing great. You’re growing something beautiful—one step at a time.