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Spring is finally on the way… we hope! We can all agree that we’re thoroughly fed up of winter now and need some sunshine back in our lives on a daily basis. To prepare for the summer sun, spring is the ideal time to revamp your garden and make sure it’s looking great for the long evenings drinking wine and watching the children play in the paddling pool.
The winter months can have a brutal effect on your garden but there are some simple ways to get it looking fresh again. From planting strawberries to new garden paving, here are some top ways to revamp your garden this spring.
Your lawn might look awful after the winter months, so giving it some much-needed TLC is a priority. If you haven’t touched the grass in a few months, you’ll want to give it a good cut with the lawnmower. If your grass is looking lacklustre or you want to grow some grass in a new area, you’ll need some lawn seeds. This will be the quickest way for your garden to regain some greenery.
Weeds can pop up in a variety of places: the lawn, in between garden paving, in soil or even in plant pots. Depending on where they are, they’ll need to be tackled in different ways. Removing pesky weeds is a real drag, but it can make a big difference to the garden. The best thing to do is to get it out of the way first and listen to some motivating music while you do it. If you’re on a roll, it’s a good idea to visit your front garden and driveway paving in the hunt for more nasty weeds to remove.
Furthermore, if any garden pests have invaded your lawn then it might also be a good idea to reach out to a team of pest control experts to tackle any infestations – you can learn more about the benefits of reaching out to a team of pest control specialists by heading to PestControlExperts.com.
New patio furniture can make a big difference to a garden. If you plan on spending a lot of time outside during the spring and summer months, it can really pay off to invest in some furniture that will last. Even in a small garden, there is usually room for at least some chairs and a table to put your drinks or nibbles on. Making sure that the furniture is easy to store in the winter months and easy to clean is essential when picking garden furniture. A lovely white outdoor sofa might look beautiful, but if you have children who are prone to being muddy, it might not be the best choice!
When it comes to your furniture placement, you need to remember that you’re not limited to just balconies, decks, or patios. Instead, why not place a hammock underneath the shade? You can even consider garden rooms and have furniture placed in them. It’s like a little home away from home, but you’re still right at home!
One way to brighten up any garden is to plant some flowers. One of the top flowers to plant in spring is the Geranium Rozanne, voted Plant of the Centenary at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. By June, your garden will have some luscious greenery and beautiful purple flowers emerging.
For the children, some easy-to-grow plants are lavender and primroses. If you want to get them really into gardening, you could even plant some strawberries with them. These are super simple to grow and taste delicious when you’re sipping your white wine on the patio.
To keep your garden looking lovely and all of your plants alive then you need to be watering them and the lawn daily. If you have to keep filling up a watering can then you will probably not end up bothering as it is too much of a faff to do daily, so a hose is the best thing to have in your garden that you can attach to your garden tap. If you don’t already have an outdoor tap then it is definitely something to consider when you are revamping your garden as it means you are able to water your plants and grass much more easily.
If you don’t already have a hose for your garden then it is worth investing in a high-quality one that will last you for years and make light work of watering your garden every day. Eley Hose Reels make durable and dependable products that will last you years. EleyHoseReels.com sell a great range of hoses and watering tools that are ideal for use at home, and their water hose reels are kink-resistant, drinking-water-safe, light-weight, and cold-weather-flexible too – so you can easily keep up with your garden maintenance on those dry winter days too.
You can also get a great range of accessories for your hose such as spray guns, shut-off valves and quick connectors that will make it even more convenient and easy to keep your garden hydrated!
If you’re buying new furniture, why not invest in some new garden paving as well? There is such a huge variety of garden paving available; you can pick different shapes, colours, textures, and sizes; whichever you think will make the most out of the space and shape of your garden. A garden patio is ideal for garden furniture, as you don’t need to worry about a table wobbling on the grass all the time. Even having just a small space with some garden paving can make a huge difference to the garden.
Gardens can be made really personal and magical by adding a few extra bits and bobs. If you’ve got children, why not get them to decorate a plant pot? This is not only super fun for the kids, but can also add some brightness and uniqueness to your garden. Candles and lanterns on a garden table or wall create a wonderful atmosphere at night.
In order to make the most out of your garden, here are some essentials which can help you with your design ideas:
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I love spring gardening, the sun is shining and you can’t wait to begin gardening. You’re anxious to get your hands dirty and to get some plants into the ground. Everything from trees to bushes to bulbs will be in bloom before you know it! Sadly, we can only enjoy the beautiful sights of spring for a short time, since most plants have flowers lasting briefly before the leaves come in for the long summer.
Hi Louise, yes I agree with you, it is necessary to remove pesky weeds to clean the garden. You have shared an amazing idea to repair our garden for the upcoming spring. Thank you so much for sharing.
We are hoping to get all garden landscaped in the new year. We plan to get it done this year but sadly COVID19 hit and no one was up for working on it. So that’s a next-year issues and boy does it need a re-vamp!