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How are you getting your home ready for spring?

Spring is officially a few days away, and it’s time to finally celebrate the sunshine.

I've been keen on growing a few herbs for the longest time, so I'm thinking I may finally plant some coriander, basil and mint this spring.

We’re also planning on hosting a couple of barbecues and pool parties once the weather is a little warmer, so cleaning our backyard and outdoor furniture is currently on top of my to-do list. I’m going to take a quick look at @Adam_W's guide on How to maintain a pool for refreshers on getting the pool ready as well.

What are you doing to prepare your home and garden for warmer weather?

Akanksha

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Jason

I'll be soon popping the pool's solar heating on and popping the solar blanket on the pool to start heating it up. I'm in Melbourne and we're still getting chilly nights but I usually do it around the start of September so we can hopefully get a swim in by the end of the month.

I will also be oiling the deck, and have some painting to do at the front of the house.

Jason

MitchellMc

I was considering clearing a large area of overgrown Jasmin, Privet, weeds and dead trees down the back of my yard. It would be a heap of work but would provide my kids with a much-needed play area of around 160 square metres. It would also allow access to a gate in our rear property line that lets you walk straight into the local park. The kids would be super excited with the extra space and being able to head straight down to the park when they wanted.

Mitchell

Remarka6le

We'll be fertilising our lawn and start the weeding, mulching and pruning of our garden. Our Dwarf Lemon, Lime & Orange trees still have fruit on them thanks to our prep last Spring and the wet season over summer (our Lemon tree, even though a dwarf, has had around 80 lemons), so we'll be trying to keep the same conditions so we have the same over summer and 2023. We have the option of setting up an automatic watering system up there, so we'll look into that.

Cleaning our Solar Panels is also high up on the list so it's ready for a hopefully sunny summer 🤞

Akanksha

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/22100#Comment_22100

Thanks for sharing, @Remarka6le. Good luck with the trees and for setting up the watering system. Let us know if we can help with anything.

It's definitely a great time to get your solar panels ready for the warmer months ahead. For anyone looking for handy tips on how to clean them safely and efficiently, check out our post on How to clean solar panels.

Akanksha

Nham

HIi @Akanksha ,

The front garden for us, lots of weeding, pruning and planting new plants. I got some proteas the other day, and hopefully, they should add some colour. We are also seeding soon for all our summer vegetables. Also thinking of getting some egg-laying hens, but still not sure how to keep everything clean. I heard the feed can attract rats or mice. If anyone has tips, please let me know.

Keep well everyone

Nham

KatieC

This is a great thought provoker for me! We will be moving into our new home this spring and I imagine there will be PLENTY to do. One of the first things I'll probably need to do is de-weed the lawn and start the fertilizer process so our grass is lush for the summer. We also have a huge new deck that has a lot of dead space, so before we entertain we will need to treat the wood and build our deck BBQ area. Watch out for my new home renovations coming in hot over the next year.

Katie

Akanksha

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/22101#Comment_22101

Those proteas look beautiful, @Nham, many thanks for sharing. In case you're interested, @Noelle's guide How to choose the right soil for your plants contains useful information on the right potting mix for many plants, including proteas.

Let me tag @mich1972 and @timjeffries for their tips on raising backyard chickens.

Akanksha

EricL

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/73789#Comment_73789

Hi @Nham

My neighbour kept chickens in their backyard and they used Handy Pail 20L Plastic Pail With Lid to keep their feed nice and secure. As long as you keep that lid on nice and tight, it should prevent mice and vermin from getting in. They also kept the feed right next to the chicken coop and the chickens actually caught mice trying to get into their area.

Eric

mich1972

We have been getting some beautiful sunny days here in Perth ! Spring is so close now.
I am ready to top up my No Dig Edibles Bed with heaps of organic matter, our dreadful Bassendean Sands here needs to be replenished regularly. I am going to grow heaps of Chilli’s , plant some tomatoes and lots of Basil.
Also we adopted another two beautiful Plymouth Rock Chickens 🐓

mich1972

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/22101#Comment_22101

Agreed with @EricL regarding bucket feeder for the Chooks. I have one but unfortunately they don’t really use it.
I ONLY feed our girls in the morning, only enough for the day so by the evening when the rats come out, the food is pretty much eaten by the girls. This goes for food scraps, only small amount that they will all eat and the rest in the worm farm.
Even before we had our Chooks , we had rats around as we grow edibles, unfortunately that’s just how it is. We have good neighbours on both sides of us and they know we keep our chicken run clean and we deal with the rat population. I hope this helps 😊

Akanksha

Spring is (finally) approaching again. What are your plans for your house and garden?

Our deck is looking quite weathered so restoring it is near the top of my to-do list right now. I've already bookmarked @Adam_W's excellent guide How to restore a deck for tips.

Akanksha

Dave-1

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/29615#Comment_29615

Afternoon All

Thanks for reminding me that my pool should be worked on as its a lovely deep shade of green 🙂 NOT. Its been on my to do list but usually start mid september. I suspect we are in for an early start to Spring and warmer weather so need to scoop teh leaves out, check teh ph. Get it right then start on getting it back. Last year I timed it and it took three weeks to get it clean and clear 🙂 Thats from dark green.

Apart from that I am thinking of things that might help my garden survice the hot weather such as windbreaks/shade breaks ect. Thinking where the shade will fall and sun will be most intense.

Dave

Akanksha

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/77327#Comment_77327

Seeing your pool turn green is never fun, @Dave-1. I'm glad you're planning on taking care of it early this year. In case it helps, check out our Best Advice article on the topic for some handy tips: How do you fix a green pool?

Using windbreaks and shade areas to keep your garden protected are great ideas. Do let us know if you need any help with these.

Good luck with your projects and looking forward to seeing them when they're completed.

Akanksha

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