If you have left your garden on its own for a while, giving it a makeover might seem like a huge job. However, you aren’t a keen gardener, it is not always easy to know where to start. So, we have put a list together that will help you improve your garden instantly.
Here is the list of 11 quick tasks that will make your garden look better in no time.
1.Give your plants a lift
Removing lower branches from trees and shrubs can make them look like a million-dollar. It can improve their shape, make them look a lot cleaner and it also allows air to circulate around the plants. Target the branches that are touching the ground. Remove them back to their source and also make sure that your cutting tools are sharp so that it can give your plants a clean cut.
2. Top dress your pots
Scrape away the top compost from the top of pots of established plants. This will remove dead leaves, moss, and weeds. After removing, replace it with a layer of fresh compost or a decorative mulch and then water the plant, unless it is already saturated. If you come across any stubborn weed seedlings or deep-rooted weeds, it is best to use a thin-bladed weed removal tool or a garden knife to get them out of your garden.
3. Clean your pots
Clean pots leave a lasting impression. Fill a bucket with warm water, use little detergent and equip yourself with a scrubbing brush to clean the outside of the pots. This will give the patio a real lift and show off your prized pot plants to perfection.
4. Smooth the cracks in your patio
Use a patio weeding tool to remove any weeds and moss from the cracks in between your patio slabs. Once removed, use the paving mix with three parts sand to one part cement, add a little water to moisten the mix. Now, with the help of pointing trowel, push the mix down the cracks, then smooth the surface with a trowel.
5. Make a new flowerbed
Add new plants to your lawn to improve the look of your garden. Use a spade to cut into the area where you want to add these new plants. Then insert a turfing iron horizontally into the turf to lift it up. Make cuts along the length of the area so that you move a manageable piece of turf at a time. Gig the ground to loosen it up. Now, add the new plants.
6. Give your lawn a crisp edge
Cut the edged of your lawn to make them attractive. To do that, use a string line or a garden hose along the edge of your lawn to mark the shape you want them to be. Then use the half-moon edge to cut along the line.
7. Fill gaps in pots with instant color
Freshly planted pots may contain a lot of bare compost while you wait for the plants to mature. Instead of keeping your pots empty, you can use violas or primroses to temporary fill the gaps. The tough and brightly colored plants will defiantly enhance the look of your garden. The best part is, you can remove them whenever you want.
8. Add a small fountain:
Adding a small fountain in your garden will make it livelier. The fountain will give your garden a more natural look and feel.
9. Use jars, urns and sculptures
Jars, urns, and sculptures give you an opportunity to customize the look of your garden the way you want. Pietrostoneware offers some of the best jars, urn, and sculptures that you can use to enhance the look of your garden.
10.Add plants in threes
Take a trip to the plant center and be bold by buying three of the same plants rather than buying three different individuals. This works best for the herbaceous plants. The Group of plants has a lot more impact in the garden than a single plant. Use a group of three same plants to make a large display. It is a simple but very effective way to improve the overall look of a garden.
11. Get rid of old, tired plants
Many people get attached to the plants even if the plant gets old. Be ruthless if you want to make sure that your garden looks perfect. Remove the old shrubs that lack vigor. By removing them you will have improved your garden instantly.
Improving a garden needs a lot of dedication and passion. If you are not someone who is keen or passionate about gardening, then you can always hire professionals who can take care of your garden for you.
