Are you excited at the thought of summer? It’s hard to believe how quickly we’re veering towards those long (sometimes) sunny days. So, what better time to pop on some gardening gloves and get that garden sorted? It might not be the most glamourous of jobs, but it’s one of those that’s worth the effort and I’m here to help with some basic summer gardening tips.
If you’re one of those people who’s looking outside and thinking there used to be a garden there somewhere, then don’t bury your head in the sand pit. Here’s how to get your garden ready for the summer.
Making a start
Just making a start on the garden is sometimes the hardest part. But once you’ve started, you’ll soon see the difference and it’ll give you the incentive to do more.
Having the right tools will make it so much easier. Gardening gloves will help protect your hands from dirt, prickly plants and weeds, and whatever else the outdoors throws at you! A pair of secateurs will help with cutting back unruly shrubs. And if your garden is small, you may get away with just a hand trowel and fork for weeding and planting. If you’ve got a bigger garden then a spade, fork and hoe could make things a lot easier. These basic tools are well worth the investment to keep your garden looking fab.
If you’re a beginner to gardening, you’ll need to work out what are weeds and what are plants. Sometimes it’s hard to tell! You may also need to remove dead or diseased plants. If you’re not very green fingered, then the Gardeners’ World website has some simple tips for beginners.
Getting organised
If you’re just getting into gardening for the first time, then building a shed could be a good spring project. It’ll give you a place to store your tools, lawn mower, pots and seeds. And if you’re trying to grow your own, then a potting shed with extra windows, could be ideal. It’ll give you space to plant up and grow your seedlings without needing to invest in a separate greenhouse.
Even if you’re not that green fingered, smaller garden storage is worth considering for hiding hoses, empty pots and other bits and bobs out of sight.
Once you’ve got things cleared and organised, you can start adding a bit of extra colour and life, ready for summer. If you want to keep it simple, then a few containers with low maintenance plants and shrubs such as hebes, lavender and geraniums will work brilliantly.