Three Things To Prioritise When Sprucing Up Your Garden

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The garden is often one of the last items on your home renovation to-do list, but the longer you leave it, the more work it is to get it looking great again.  So, how can you get the garden spruced up and ticked off the list without taking up too much time and budget?  One way is to concentrate on the most important bits first and then you can improve the rest over time.  But what should you prioritise first?  Here are three fixes you can do straight away. 

Make sure you let the light in

One of the biggest problems in a neglected garden space is the lack of light.  The cause is usually overgrown trees and hedges blocking out all the natural sunlight.  Trimming these back will immediately allow the sun back in and your plants to begin to thrive again.  For large trees it’s best to get the experts in to avoid any accidents.  It may be an added expense, but you’ll find the difference it makes to your garden will outweigh any tree felling cost.

Reuse what you can to save money

Chances are, you’ve got an old bench ditched in the corner of your garden.  It may be tempting to throw it away, but you’ll be surprised what a good sand and paint will do to spruce it up.  A splash of paint in your favourite colour will give it an instant update.  Have a look around to see what can be repurposed. Old pallets or planks of wood can be upcycled and turned into rustic outdoor seating, tables, and even planters.  Clean up old terracotta pots, plant up with eye-catching flowers, and group these together for full effect.

Turn the lawn into a thing of beauty

Lawns can turn patchy and yellow over time without proper maintenance.  Cutting back those overgrown trees and shrubs will have helped, as grass doesn’t tend to grow well in dark shady areas.  Next, you’ll need to remove the weeds and moss before you can start repairing any of those ugly bare patches.  There are plenty of products to help you reseed and feed the lawn in one go, which saves a bit of effort.  Finally, don’t forget to water the lawn if the ground is a bit dry.