Getting Your Garden Ready for Summer

As we go into the summer months, it’s time to get your outside space or garden ready. You’re bound to be spending lots of time out there, especially with the uncertainty of the current rules around the pandemic, lots of people are turning to their garden for outdoor activities and entertainment over visiting bars, restaurants, pubs etc.

Tidy Up Your Garden

First things first, make sure that your garden is clean and tidy, make sure that it is free of rubbish and any dead plants or weeds, you should also give your lawn a mow and tidy up the edges. If you’ve got any loose or damaged tiles or paving slabs, we recommend that you try and fix them, your patio area is still part of your garden so pressure wash it and make sure that it looks tip top. Do you have an old, falling down shed? Again you could take this down, especially if it’s taking up a lot of space, alternatively, fix it and repaint it, you can decorate it to match the rest of your garden theme.

Flowers, Plants, Shrubs

When you think of the perfect garden, you tend to consider lush lawns with lots of flower beds, however this isn’t necessarily true. There are still plenty of options for smaller gardens, or those outside areas with no lawn space, yardins are also becoming very popular, so even if you don’t have a traditional style garden, you can still make use of the space you have. Include flowers and plants, or even trees, by planting your favourite greenery and shrubs, this will all add to the ambiance of your garden, making it an enjoyable environment to spend time in.

Planting in your garden will really give you the opportunity to get creative, if you aren’t ‘green fingered’ you can also opt for potted plants which can be arranged around your garden, these tend to be more low maintenance but will still look great.

New Garden Furniture Locksmith

Why not consider some new patio and garden furniture, while we know it can be expensive, it really is an investment and something that you should definitely consider. Over the summer months when the sun is shining, it’s inevitable that you’re going to be spending lots of time outdoors in your garden space, with this in mind, it’s important that you make the outside of your home as comfortable as possible. There’s a range of comfy garden furniture options available, from dining tables and chairs to garden lounge areas, you’ll be able to find something that will suit all of your needs and requirements. Maybe you’ll be enjoying lots of family BBQs, then a new patio table and chairs will be great for this, or you’re going to host drinks with friends, then consider a lounge seating arrangement. There are plenty of options for garden furniture, from more solid pieces made from wood, to the more popular rattan, wicker and cane garden furniture.

Maybe you already have garden furniture, but it has seen better days and you’re not willing to invest in something new. That’s OK, there are still options for you, you could refurbish your current garden set, try sanding and repainting it, or you could try reupholstery.

Wooden dining table with white chairs in the outdoor garden on sunny day.

Accessorise Your Garden

Think of your garden as an extension of your living space, you can decorate it like your home and include as many accessories as you like. The options for decorative pieces for your garden are endless, these days you can have outdoor rugs that are waterproof, garden art like mirrors and ornaments, as well as cushions. Baskets, umbrellas, parasols, canopies and footrests are all decorative yet practical accessories that can be included in your garden.

Do you already have a lot of garden accessories and ornaments, try giving them a good clean, bring them back to life again. Maybe you already have soft furnishings and cushions for your garden, you could try replacement cushions, a sustainable way of improving and enhancing your garden space.

So there you have it, our top tips on how to get your garden ready for the summer! From BBQs with friends to enjoying a lazy sunday sunbathing, you’ll be spending much moretime outside in your garden over the summer season. So make sure you check out our pointers on how to get your outdoors looking tip top.