The summer season is nearly here. Winter is behind us, spring has sprung, so it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll enjoy the summer sun. The good news is that you have ample opportunities. For instance, you might want to start to prepare your garden for the new season. With a little effort this will result in a perfect private space to enjoy the outdoors. Then sit back and reap what you have sewn maybe with a glass of bubbly while you watch the kids play. Let’s explore the key steps to can take to prepare your garden.
IT’S TIME TO CLEAR YOUR GUTTERS
One of the tasks that nobody wants to do is clearing out the gutters. Over the year, so many gross things can get stuck in there, including leaves that then end up all soggy and disgusting, making it a pretty unpleasant job. But, if you don’t do this, then you risk your gutters not working properly, which means your house drainage is compromised, leading to leaks and dampness in your home.
So, you need to get the ladder out, get up there and start scooping whatever is in there out. If you are really against doing this, there are professional services who will complete the task.
GET RID OF WEEDS
Weeds are unsightly and they are annoying, so when summer starts to come around again, you need to keep your eye on them. When they start to sprout up, you want to get rid of them as much as possible. Some weeds you are going to need to trim as you’re never going to manage to get the root out, but others you can pull, and as long as you are careful, you should be able to pull the whole thing out. This prevents it from growing back, making your life that much easier.
MAINTAIN YOUR GRASS FOR A PERFECT LAWN
Next, you should think about trimming the grass. When it’s winter, you can leave the grass to grow and that’s okay. It’s not going to get too long and it’s probably too wet to cut. Once summer rolls around, it’s important to keep the grass as short as possible to get the most benefits from the hot summer weather. Similarly, since it will be growing far more rapidly, it can attract the wrong type of wildlife. That’s why you need to make sure that you have the right tools for the job. There are lots of equipment choices that can make this easier such as a cordless leaf blower. It’s important to get rid of the leaves before you cut the grass so give a nice clean cut that looks stunning.
DO YOU HAVE PROPER STORAGE
Another thing to think about when it comes to getting your garden ready is, do you have storage? The last thing you want is for kids or animals to get hold of any pesticides or tools you have laying around. You might also find that your tools go rusty if you leave them outside to face the elements. Purchase a small shed to store everything in and keep it out of the way.
MAYBE INSTALL A POOL IF YOU HAVE THE SPACE
Finally, if you live in a warm place then you will understandably want to install a pool into your garden. Cooling off after a long day is just what the doctor ordered! You need to decide whether you are going to build a pool in your garden or whether you are going to use a freestanding one. It all depends on how much use it will get, you can even get pools nowadays that double as hot tubs so can be used all year round.
Think about your budget for this and how much you want to spend on maintenance for your pool. Everybody seems to forget that it is never just the initial cost of the pool they need to consider. Maintenance costs add up as you will need to clean it, buy chlorine, and keep the water topped up now and again. A pool cover will also be needed, whether this is in-ground or freestanding. Make sure it fits tightly over your pool as you don’t want it to blow off on a particularly windy day.
We hope this helps you understand some of the key steps that you can take to prepare your garden for the summer season. In doing so, you can ensure it’s a dream space to enjoy the hottest days of the year. Remember, while you don’t need to spend a fortune improving your garden, it can be a great way to increase the value of your house
