Over the winter, people tend to invest in the interior of their homes; after all, these are the space that tends to be used most frequently and add the most value to the home. But when the warmer months come around, it makes more sense to invest in the garden and outside areas.
Invest in Garden Tools
Most people pay more attention to the home’s interior over the winter months, meaning that the garden tools are often neglected in the garden shed throughout the toughest months of the year. Unless you insulate your garden shed and look after your tools throughout the winter, chances are they will be blunt and rusted when the better weather comes around. But you can avoid this.
Garden tools are expensive and worth protecting to get the most out of them during the summer months. Start by making sure your garden tools are clean and stored correctly before the winter. Brush off any residual soil and hang them to avoid moisture collecting on the surface. Every now and again, visit your garden shed and sharpen tools with a whetstone or a sharpening stone.
Invest in Lawn Care
The winter months can take their toll on your lawn grass. Unfortunately, there is not much you can do to protect your lawn over the winter. After the leaves have fallen in autumn, make sure your lawn is cleared; any leaves lying around will trap moisture underneath them and damage the grass. You can also make sure the grass is well drained by spiking it with a garden fork.
If your lawn looks worn and overgrown in the spring, it’s best to invest in some local lawn care. A professional lawn care service will make sure that your lawn is free from moss and weeds that have developed over the winter; they can also drain the soil and plant new grass seed to ensure the lawn is not patchy or unkempt, allowing you to enjoy the grass over the summer season.
Invest in Quality Fencing
Everybody appreciates some privacy when it comes to their garden, especially in the summer months when you have family and guests over for an afternoon in the sun. To make the most of your garden this summer make sure you have some fencing around the perimeter that creates privacy and reduces noise from other neighbors and the road. There are many fencing options.
When it comes to fencing off your garden, you can have soundproof fencing, non-sound-proof fencing, or various trees and shrubs that improve the garden’s oxygen levels and visible beauty. Alternatively, you could have a combination of perimeter fencing that divides the garden from the road outside and reduces the noise of neighbors and roads. It gives you an idyllic space.
Plant New Flower Beds
Make your garden more beautiful this summer by investing in some new flower beds and planters to add some color and interest to your outdoor spaces. Flower beds can be planted on the edges of your garden or in dedicated planters and flower beds. The best time to plant bulbs for the spring is in the winter months and the best time to plant for summer is in the spring.
If you plan to plant the flower beds yourself, you will need some tools and plants to get started. You will need a knife or garden shears, a shovel, a trowel, some mulch, and some landscape fabric. If you don’t have a lot of experience with gardening, it might be better to find a professional service in your local area that can plant flower beds for you for a reasonable rate.
Set up Some Composting
If you have green fingers and you want to make your home more sustainable, you need to start composting. Composting is the process of recycling organic matter from the dinner table and the household and redistributing it in your garden. Organic waste breaks down naturally with bacteria and can be used to improve the soil as well as the quality of vegetables and flowers.
Most people have a composter in the garden that they use to store organic waste from the house; there is usually a waste container in the house as well. Simply store your organic waste outdoors and allow the natural bacteria to break it down. This mulch can then be used as high-quality fertilizer for your garden. Composting is excellent for a garden and the environment.
Final Thoughts
Don’t wait until the spring to think about your garden and start preparing it for the summer; start today. Most people forget about their garden until the warmer months, but winter is one of the best times to plant bulbs, check your garden tools, and fill your composter for the summertime.
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