Ten essential spring cleaning jobs that will transform your garden in time for summer

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Brits are being urged to get ahead of their spring cleaning and spruce up their garden ahead of the summer months. With temperatures soon starting to get warmer, homeowners should look to head outside and start tackling their outdoor space.

Experts at Garden Buildings Direct have shared their spring cleaning guide, with 10 jobs that will get your garden looking summer-ready.

Tips include tackling weeds, reviving the lawn, pruning plants and edging garden beds to maximise the potential of outdoor spaces. “Many of us will be taking the time to declutter homes and spend time doing a deep clean ready for spring, but it’s important not to neglect your outside space too," said the gardening expert. READ MORE: 'Time capsule’ home with £750k price tag that flew off the market within days “After such a cold and wet winter your garden is likely in dire need of care and attention as the weather starts to warm up - and it doesn’t need to be a long and hard process either," they added. “Prune bushes and plants, brush up leaves that have fallen, clean hardscape surfaces and edge the garden beds to create an outdoor sanctuary ahead of springtime.” Here are the10 essential spring cleaning jobs that will transform your garden: Prune branches and plants Encourage plants to flourish by pruning them - remove the deadheads and cut back any damaged branches. Sow new plants Spring is a great season to start planting again.

Summer-flowering bulbs like Gladioli and Lilies are great choices to dazzle the garden with colour in just a few months’ time. Prepare garden accessories Give garden ornaments, outdoor furniture, tools and plant pots a good wash down after the harsh winter months.