What we're seeing in Surrey gardens right now.
After 50 years of working across this county, we've learned to read the signs. Late March is when the garden shifts gear — everything that's been building underground is now showing above.
Here's what's happening:
Soil temperature is climbing — planting season is properly underway. Root activity has been building for weeks and the garden is responding.
Daffodils are in full bloom across the county. Crocuses have finished their run. Tulips are pushing up strongly — the ones planted in autumn are well on their way.
Camellias are putting on a show — especially in sheltered spots. Surrey's acid-soil pockets around Chobham and the heathlands are perfect for them.
Birds are nesting — activity is constant now. If you haven't cleaned out nest boxes, you may have missed your window until autumn.
Moss is thriving — all that winter wet has given it a head start. On lawns, this tells you about drainage and compaction. Don't just treat the moss — understand why it's winning.
This is the reading stage. The garden is telling you what it needs if you pay attention. Waterlogged areas show drainage problems. Bare patches show where structure is missing.
The work is underway. Spring waits for no one.
📍 Surrey
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