5 Easy Maintenance Tips To Improve Your Garden

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When our gardens are looking great, we’re more inclined to spend time enjoying them. Overgrown and neglected gardens tend to end up as wasted spaces that attract unwanted pests. Maintaining your garden space doesn’t have to be such a chore. The trick is to work on your garden little and often. To get started on your garden maintenance, try these five easy tips.

Banish the weeds

If you’re looking to get rid of weeds with a natural solution, simply spray your weeds with a little vinegar. Before you spray, make sure that you put some kind of covering over your plants (you don’t want to damage them). You can also add a small amount of dishwashing soap to the vinegar solution. For a third natural remedy, sprinkle your weeds with a generous amount of baking soda.

Improve drainage

Does your lawn often get waterlogged? Poor drainage has several causes, including the condition of your soil and the landscaping of your yard. Soil which contains a high amount of clay, or is dense with thatch, leads to poor drainage. Thatch is essentially a mixture of dead roots, leaves, and grass that can build up on your lawn. To remove the build-up, and achieve better drainage, rake your lawn regularly. The aeration will help to improve the water and airflow.

A spring clean

The simplest way to maintain your garden is to give everything a clean (regularly) including your patio areas, paving stones, garden furniture, and fences. Mix 2 gallons of water, 3 cups of vinegar and a cup of soap together. You can use this to clean your fence and driveway. If your fence has hardened build-ups of mud and grime, it’s best to use a brush made of wire. Pressure washing is the easiest way to clean the exterior areas of your home. To keep your garden looking lovely ongoing, aim to clean up at least once a month.

Pest maintenance

Pests can fast ruin a beautiful garden, but luckily there is plenty you can do to keep them away. One thing you can do is to buy a chrysanthemum spray. It’s a natural pest control remedy that is made using chrysanthemum flowers. Another natural solution that you can use is neem oil, made from the Neem tree. With both of these remedies, you’ll stop pesky bugs from gobbling up your plants!

Decorative rockery

It can be difficult to keep your front garden in great condition. For a beautiful low maintenance option, consider having some decorative rockery installed. With the use of rockery, you can turn your garden into an impressive space with plenty of curb appeal. New Life Rockeries can provide a wide range of beautiful rockery displays for the exterior of your home. Choose from materials such as stone, plants, and retaining walls.

Once you’ve got your garden maintenance under control, it’s time to plant some new flowers. To attract butterflies, trying planting flowers like red valerian or wild marjoram. Bright colors will help you to improve your summer garden.