FOR one gardening guru it seemed that there was no time like the present for preparing her garden for the spring.

She was certainly getting a head start on keeping her yard healthy and weed-free.

A gardening pro was already preparing her backyard for spring

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A gardening pro was already preparing her backyard for springCredit: TikTok/ emmasallotmentdiaries

"This is the best thing you can do for your garden to get it ready for 2024," said Emma (@emmasallotmentdiaries).

According to her, great gardens start with great soil.

"If you haven't already mulched over your beds, now is a great time to do it," she said.

Emma recommended using cardboard for her first base as she showed off her large backyard.

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It was no wonder she wanted to get an early start on her spring greenery.

"Not only does it repress weeds, it also retains water and adds great structure to your beds," she said.

Using cardboard means you don't have to buy anything new - and she wasn't done just yet.

She watered the cardboard down with a hose to get everything to break down quicker while also attracting one very helpful creature.

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"It also attracts all the worms. I don't know why worms love cardboard but they really do, and they are great for your soil," she said.

She then moved on to her last and final phase.

She topped up with a big bag of compost, though she also said that natural materials such as leaves, wood chips, or straw would do the trick.

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After getting down in the dirt with some gloves on, her entire bed was evenly distributed with the compost.

"Your garden should be ready to plant into in the spring," she said.

Excited for her future greenery, Emma happily threw some compost in the air.

Her fans were also feeling her planning ahead method, and were appreciative of her top tip.

"Now I know what to do with all the pizza boxes I have," said one follower.

"Great advice!" another viewer said.

She laid down cardboard as her first base and biggest defense against weeds

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She laid down cardboard as her first base and biggest defense against weedsCredit: TikTok/ emmasallotmentdiaries
She hosed down the cardboard before moving onto her final phase

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She hosed down the cardboard before moving onto her final phaseCredit: TikTok/ emmasallotmentdiaries
Emma emptied a large bag of mulch though she said that other natural elements such as wood chips would also do the trick

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Emma emptied a large bag of mulch though she said that other natural elements such as wood chips would also do the trickCredit: TikTok/ emmasallotmentdiaries
All that was left to do was sit back and wait for the spring

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All that was left to do was sit back and wait for the springCredit: TikTok/ emmasallotmentdiaries