Let your ideas grow wild

Spring is the season of ambition and anticipation. We excitedly research and plan, we cheerfully clear for new growth, and we tenderly plant and nurture the seeds that eventually grow into our wild ideas. Spring is also a season of appreciation, because happiness isn’t only to be found during summer’s bloom or fall’s harvest, but in each and every quiet, loud, tidy, messy and gloriously imperfect step along the way.

Dig, plant, snip and be happy

Seeds of joy are not only planted in soil. Benefits of gardening are experienced in many ways—better health, a deeper connection with nature and a greater sense of overall wellbeing and happiness.

Enjoy spring with early gardening activities

Healthy gardens (and bodies) from the ground

Research shows that digging in the dirt can benefit your body. Bacteria found in garden soil activate brain neurons that produce serotonin, boosting your mood, and soil helps our immune systems develop. Take advantage of these amazing benefits by clearing fallen leaves and other winter leftovers from your flower and veggie garden beds.

Start seeds for emotional flower power

No matter what part of the world you call home, flowers are universally regarded as catalysts of human happiness. Flowers naturally trigger happy brain chemicals, and they’ve even been proven to boost creativity. Tap into the power of flowers by starting your own seeds this spring. Seed starting is rewarding and can be a less expensive way to fill your garden.

Twice as much love for perennials

Your garden beds are the canvas on which your ideas bloom, and having a clear canvas is important to make space for your gardening vision. Spring is a beautiful time to make sure your garden is ready to pop back to life and to take care of the perennials you look forward to enjoying for another season. Once a perennial clump is 2-3 times larger than when first planted, it’s ready for division.

Thriving trees are happy trees

Healthy, lush trees are the centerpieces of your garden. Not only are trees beautiful to look at, they provide cooling shade and happy homes for birds and other wildlife. Now is the time to trim fruit trees if you didn’t prune in winter. As long as buds have not yet broken into bloom, your trees can still be pruned without stressing the tree.

Chemical-free (and bee-friendly) weeding

Start weeding earlier to prevent overflow come summer. Avoid using pesticides or weedkillers—which are toxic to bees and other pollinators. Instead, implement an eco-friendly and ergonomic, stand-up weeding approach to remove invasive plants. However, remember that bees love wildflowers! So allow for some natural, local species to live on, encouraging the health and longevity of these beloved pollinators.

Fun for the family

Gardening is a mood-boosting activity for children too! Help kids get involved with MyFirstFiskars garden tools. They are safe tools that really dig, sweep and rake and are right-sized for kids’ smaller hands and curious minds.

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Tips for spring garden

Tools to help your ideas flourish

Trust long-lasting, ergonomic garden tools to help ensure this is the best season yet

QuikFit - every gardener’s dream

Fiskars QuikFit™ is range of garden products with interchangeable shafts and handles, so that you can accomplish more with fewer tools.