We’ve had some sunny days recently, it’s even felt quite warm, maybe this is summer coming now? Hoping so!
At this time of year my thoughts always turn more to my garden, as we all spend more time out there.
I enjoy gardening, but I’m no expert – that’d be my mum she’s a real enthusiast, so today I thought I’d share a few easy ways to improve your garden for the summer so you can enjoy spending time out there. If I can do them, you can!
Mow that grass
The quickest way to make your garden look neater and prettier is to mow that lawn. It’s a quick win and it works every time.
You might also need a little grass seed to neaten things up, so pop out and do that now. It grows quickly!
Add baskets and pots
A cluster of pots outside your back door or baskets hanging from your fences can instantly add colour, interest and make you smile. There are plenty of annuals you can put in those baskets and seeds to scatter in your pots. I tend to go for perennials in my pots, but grab a packet of two of seeds and add them too for a little more colour.
Give it a lick of paint
Maybe the fences could do with freshening up, or perhaps the shed, the furniture or the deck? This one is a bit more labour intensive, but it can give you quite a dramatically improved look. You could go with more classic colours or brighten things up with a purple shed.
Spend time weeding
Not the most fun thing on this list, but it needs to be here. My least favourite part of gardening, probably yours, but we know it can make such a big difference.
Focus on a patch at a time so it doesn’t feel so overwhelming, and removing weeds from paths and patios can make a very quick and obvious improvement.
Choose a few new shrubs or plants
This is the fun part! Choose some new shrubs or plants to add in to your garden, for your own enjoyment.
If you don’t know what you’re looking for, have a think about what you’d like it to do or where you want it to go.
For example, do you want to add some lovely scents, attract butterflies, add a splash of a certain cover, act as ground cover for you? This should help you narrow things down and choose a few new additions.
If you’d rather not spend too much on this, nurseries and small plant fairs can be reasonable, and getting cuttings from friends and family is even better.
What are you planning to do in your garden this summer?