Getting your garden ready for summer
As we move closer to summer and leave the colder months behind, it’s time to start thinking about getting your garden ready. Your outside space is the perfect place to enjoy the sun and entertain guests as the weather heats up so there are a few spring-cleaning bits you’ll want to get done before you drag out the barbeques and paddling pools.
76% of Brits have access to a private garden so whether you’re an experienced gardener or keen beginner, here are some easy and simple tips to preparing your garden for the summer months.
Create a clean slate
You can give your garden a new beginning by giving everything a wipe-down. From cleaning your tools and clearing your patio space from fallen leaves, having a clean slate to work from can help you assess how much space you have to work with. From here, you can decide whether you have the room to install fun summer garden facilities like sun loungers, swimming pools, or swing sets.
Sweep any organic debris to start composting as this is ideal for making compost. This will improve the quality of your soil and prepares the perfect base for any summer flowers you want to sow.
Fresh paint
Never underestimate the power of a fresh lick of paint on your garden shed or fences to give them a new lease of life. Refreshing your furniture with treatment or paint can give your outdoor space a dynamic pop of colour and a fresh new look.
Add comfort
Creating a comfy seating area provides a relaxed ambiance for guests when you’re entertaining, and you’ll feel more inclined to head out into the garden for both leisure and work. No matter the size and shape of your space, there is garden furniture that will compliment your backyard. Whether you opt for an outdoor bar, corner sofa, or hanging seat, you’ll have a garden haven in no time.
Garden improvements can be a little on the costly side but are well worth it. You can fund this using savings if you have enough or apply for a loan. Improving your credit score can help you become a more responsible lender and get you on your way to elevating your garden to the next level.
Cut back on mowing
Rewilding gardens is growing in popularity and if you’re looking to boost the biodiversity of plants and wildlife in your outdoor space, this is the ideal practice for you. Studies show that the more disturbance a lawn gets, the higher the levels of garden pests and weed levels. Cutting back on your lawn mowing will allow wildflowers and insect species to flourish.
