Although summer is coming to an end, there is still plenty of time to get your garden up together! Whilst the weather is still warm and daylight hours are long, there’s a lot of opportunity to make improvements to your garden and create a fantastic outdoor space in your home.
You may be asking – what do I need to make improvements to my garden? We have answered all of that for you. Check out our list of the most important materials you could need to revolutionise the look and feel of your garden!
#1. Compost
Compost is key in encouraging growth of plants due to the mass amount of nutrients it contains. Nutrients include phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen and this is sometimes overlooked by gardeners as many people don’t see the huge benefits that compost offers. Your plants rely on these nutrients to grow. If you want your plants and vegetables to have longevity and stay in good condition, we would highly recommend making use of compost.
#2. Topsoil
Topsoil can be used for both domestic and commercial purposes, whether that be building works or if you just need to tidy up your vegetable patch with some soil. A lot of people also buy different grades of topsoil in South Wales, to lay on their new lawn, in order to promote healthy growth. Topsoil can easily be bought in dumpy bags with the perfect amount that you need.
#3. Sand
Using sand in your garden design is more common than ever. If your garden is looking dull and needs some major change, you will want to consider incorporating sand. For families with young children you could consider putting in a sand pit – not only does this make good use of sand, it’s a perfect play area for your children. Other unique uses for sand in gardens include walkways, decorative flooring and seating areas.
There are also some rare plants that grow well with sand involved.
#4. Concrete
Concrete is a hugely useful material to use for foundations and bases for different items in your garden. Concrete is commonly used for driveways and patios so you can go down that route for your outdoor space, or you can also look at options for concrete bases for hot tubs and sheds. Concrete is a diverse material and there are lots of options you can look at in terms of using it in your garden.
#5. Wood
You may be wondering, what can I use wood for in my garden? The answer is – garden furniture! From benches to swings and play areas, you can make use of your garden space by incorporating some of these elements. Your garden is an important part of your home and making some small changes like adding garden furniture, can make all the difference to the look and feel! Having a fantastic garden will not only encourage you to use it more, it will also mean you can spend more time outdoors with your family and friends. It is a win-win for everyone.
How to look after your garden
Now you’ve got the materials in hand to get your garden up together, you now need to maintain it and keep it in good condition! Maintenance is key and in order to keep your garden in fantastic conditional all year round, you need to take important steps to achieve this.
Here are some of our best tips for maintaining your garden across the next few months and into the future.
- Regularly Tidy the Area.
- Water Your Plants.
- Cut the Grass.
- Adapt Where Necessary.
- Be Aware of Seasonal Changes.
We hope you have found our tips useful. Don’t waste any more time – it is time to get your garden sorted!