A lot of modern homes have lovely, spacious gardens with loads of space to grow things like flowers and small trees and sweeping green areas for the whole family to enjoy.
Sadly, it seems that gardeners are a dying breed. Most people’s lives are far too busy to be thinking about the state of the space behind their home; not helped by the internet, which I know is ironic given the only way I’m reaching you is via the internet!
Our busier lifestyles mean that a lot of these gardens have space that is, quite frankly, being wasted with no way for the owners to use them, or so they think!
It doesn’t have to be this way and if you’re reading this, chances are you’re looking for a way to make sure that you can make the best out of your garden. To that end, here are a few ideas to get you started.
If it’s been some time since your garden has had some attention; it’s probably not in a good state. After a couple of years of being mown insufficiently, if at all; a lawn will start to get lumpy and uneven. If you ignore this for too long, it becomes much harder to sort out than you would expect. Unsurprisingly, the same can be said for the garden.
If this is true of your situation, you may need some landscaping professionals to help you out. The services that companies like this offer can transform a sad looking garden into something much more special. They can design and remake the entire space; leaving only traces of its past.
Of course getting someone to do the work for you will require a small investment but if you look after the garden once they leave; you will never have to pay for it again.
With that said, here’s some truth for those who have a garden but aren’t that keen on gardening…the best way to look after a garden is by getting some help. Be honest with yourself, if you didn’t have time to spend in your garden before you changed it; it’s unlikely that you’ll have time to spend on it once the changes are made.
Instead, you will have to find ways to have someone else do the work for you. Thankfully, gardening is a professional trade, which a lot of people get into. You’ll find an abundance of companies offering these services locally and online, don’t forget to check your local Facebook groups where you’ll likely find recommendations from friends and neighbours.
You’ll find most companies and tradesmen will allow you to start a regular service to get this done every week or two and you’ll find that having your lawn mown and weeds picked from your garden will make the space look a lot better.
Which leads us to deciding how to enjoy your outdoor space now that you’ve got your garden under control. If you have a family it’s pretty easy to make use of this space. When your children are home, they will love to spend time out there and they are a great source of free labour when it comes to weeding!
However what if you don’t have kids? Well then, you’ve got the space all to yourself! Think quiet summer evenings, a place to read a book in the sun with a glass of wine or fruit juice; without dealing with other people! Your garden can be the biggest resource you house has to offer.
I hope I’ve given you the inspiration you need to start putting yourself or other people to work on your garden. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know how to plant a flower bed or lay turf; you can still have a wonderful space and it doesn’t have to cost you a fortune, either!
