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How to make gardening easier for yourself

October 28, 2021 Amy Leave a Comment

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If you are lucky enough to have a garden, you no doubt love it. There is nothing better than being able to step out of your home into your very own green space. Being outside enables you to connect with nature, which really lifts your spirits, and a garden is a great place for your children to play. It is easy to keep an eye on them, so you know they are safe.

The only problem is that looking after a garden can take up a lot of time. Fortunately, there is a lot that you can do to change that and make things a lot easier for yourself.

Invest in the right tools

Top of the list is treating yourself to the right type of outdoor power equipment. Keeping your hard-standing areas and lawn free of leaves and other debris is easy when you use a handheld blower. It is a lot faster and puts less strain on your back than sweeping up or raking does.

You do not necessarily have to spend much. Just keep an eye out for second-hand gardening power tools. Or rescue a broken lawnmower, blower, or hedge trimmer from the skip and give fixing it a go. The parts and how-to repair videos are easy to find online. Clubbing together with friends and family to buy expensive tools and equipment then taking turns to use them is another possibility.

Reduce the amount of maintenance needed

When designing your garden, think about maintenance and, as much as possible, choose the low maintenance option. For example, consider going for artificial grass instead of a real lawn which will need cutting every week, during the warmer months.

A table and chairs made out of plastic can simply be wiped or hosed down. Whereas a set that is made out of wood will need painting or staining as well, every couple of years.

Protect everything from the elements

If you do opt for garden furniture that needs painting every few years, it is worth investing in covers to use during the colder months. They will protect it from the worst of the weather. Meaning that you will only need to strip it all down and paint it every five or six years instead of every other year.

Keep the weeds down

Getting into the habit of mulching your flower beds is also a good idea. It really does keep the weeds down, as well as provide your plants with extra nourishment.

Install a watering system

 

The less watering you need to do the more time you save, so focus on planting drought-resistant plants. If, for some reason, you cannot do that, consider installing a watering system. This article will help you to choose the right one for your garden.

If you would like more ideas about how to make your garden as easy as possible to take care of, take a look at this. With a little care and attention, you will be able to spend more time enjoying your garden instead of working in it.

 

 

 

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