6 Ways to Give Your Garden a Spring Clean

With spring just around the corner, it’s time to get your garden looking great. Our handy spring cleaning tips will give you a head start towards making your garden an appealing place to spend the spring and summer months.

General Maintenance

Don’t let your garden look uncared for. As the weather gets warmer tasks such as mowing the lawn, pruning trees and bushes, trimming hedges, repairing fences and removing any weeds can make a significant difference to the appearance of your garden. If you need any help a local garden services or landscaping company will be able to help.

Clear Up Leaves and Litter

Don’t allow your lawn to become hidden by fallen leaves and crisp packets. Clearing up leaves and litter which have accumulated over the winter.

Clean Your Bin

Don’t allow your garden to be a place your friends and family avoid. Give your bins a good clean and avoid the aroma of rotting food from spoiling yours and visitors’ al fresco experience.

Ensuring your waste is securely bagged up and your bin is kept out of sunlight can help reduce the smells coming from your bin. Staring at your bins when you’re in the garden definitely isn’t an appealing look – consider buying a bin store or get a local joiner to make you one.

Clean Your BBQ

With the evenings becoming warmer it’s (hopefully) not long before BBQ season will be upon us. Now is the perfect time to get your BBQ ready by giving it a good clean in time for the warmer weather. After you’ve cleaned your BBQ try store it away somewhere dry to avoid the weather undoing your hard work!

Tidy Your Shed

It’s easy for the humble shed to become a dumping ground. Get your garden ready for spring by having a clear out in the shed, making room for your bikes and BBQ by removing any unnecessary clutter. Better still, clean your windows, make any repairs and give your shed a fresh lick of paint.

Freshen Up Your Patio and Decking

Algae, lichen and moss can build up on your patio and decking making it slippery and look really unsightly. Pressure wash your patio or decking area ready for inviting friends over. Before you begin, make sure you clear your patio or decking of any furniture and give it a good sweep. If you’re looking for assistance, a local gardening company will be able to help!

These are just some of the ways in which you can tidy up your garden ready for spring and summer. If you need any help freshening your garden we can help you find a professional garden services or landscaping company in your local area.