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The spring season is all about fresh starts and decluttering after the dreary winter months, and while we're ploughing through our cleaning calendar for the home, what about for the garden? Here are some tips from the experts about how to declutter your garden and keep it nice and tidy for summer.

Peter Burks, gardening guru at online garden centre, potterandrest.co.uk, shares his advice:

1. Keep things tidy

Whatever the season, your garden or patio, front and back, must be kept as tidy as possible. Leaves and debris can cause problems, so do a daily inspection and sweep up anything you find.

All year round it's really important to ensure flower beds are well weeded - use bark to help suppress the weeds and keep beds tidy. Lawns must also be mowed regularly and hedges trimmed. Ensure boundary fencing is tidy and kept in good repair too.

Front gardens are part of your property's appeal so pay extra special attention to them, especially if your home is prone to having litter from the street blowing in. And remember to pop your rubbish bins somewhere unobtrusive so that they don't ruin the ambience.

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2. Dress your outdoor space

In the summer months, it's easier to dress your garden to look its best by using hanging baskets, pots of plants, furniture and equipment like barbecues. These not only introduce colour and charm they also create a welcoming space for guests.

3. Keep everything in good order

If you have a shed make sure it is neat and tidy, with doors and locks working and woodwork painted/treated. With a greenhouse, even if you don't use it, you do need to be sure there is no broken glass and it looks safe. If it is very derelict, then it may be better to remove it completely and use the base as a feature area for pots of plants. Oil any squeaky gates and again ensure with gates and fences that the woodwork has been treated or painted.

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4. Get rid of the clutter

Clear out any outhouses, garages, sheds and greenhouses. Remove the debris and the clutter and be prepared to make several trips to the recycling centre or tip. Keep things in storage boxes, label them and remove the dust and cobwebs.

5. Clear away any outdoor toys

These can be a bit of an eye sore so make sure there is somewhere to store them away when not in use and get rid of any items your children no longer play with. You might be able to clean them up a bit and sell them online to make a bit of additional cash for yourself.

6. Give your garden a clean

Everything looks better when it has been cleaned. There are lots of specialist cleaning materials and tools available to get patios, decking and furniture all sparkly. If you have pets pick up any mess too.

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Flymo, the hover mower brand, share some advice for getting the best from your garden:

7. Spring clean

After the harsh winter and months of being starved of sunshine, your garden may look a little neglected. A spring clean will ensure you have a blank canvas ready for the warmer months ahead.

It is important to take the time to clear any mess including dead sticks, leaves and any rubbish that may have appeared. A quick and simple way is to arm yourself with a Flymo Garden Vac 2700. The 4-in-1 electric vacuum collects unwanted leaves and garden debris, with a shredding option, allowing you to simply empty the contents directly onto your compost heap. A unique Jet-Vac system allows the removal of stubborn wet leaves.

If you choose to use a leaf blower, lay a ground sheet on the lawn first and aim to blow debris into the centre. This will let you move and discard the pile easily and without any unnecessary hassle.

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8. Time for a Trim

As the weather starts to get a little warmer, your garden will soon spring into life again so it's the ideal opportunity to tackle any unsightly hedges and bushes. A quick tidy will make a real impact on how your garden looks overall.

Now you've got all the tips you need to make your garden beautiful and decluttered. Let's just hope the sun stays out!

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