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The Mid-Summer Spruces Your Gorgeous Garden Needs

28/07/2017

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When it comes to summer, the last thing we all want to be doing is work. But, a lot of the time, there are chores that still have to be done. When you’ve got through your spring clean, and your house is fit for summer, it’s then onto the garden. After all, we all tend to spend a lot more time outside during the warmer months. So, you definitely want your outdoor space to look and feel good. To do that, you’re going to need to spruce. If you’re feeling a little less than motivated or you need a little guidance, here are a few areas to get you started.

Tidy Up The Beds

First of all, you might want to think about getting out there are having a good old tidy up. This is definitely something that you could do in winter or early spring. But when the weather is awful, it’s not usually at the top of our to-do lists. So, while the sun is shining, get out there and do it now. With warmer weather a traditional British rainfall, you can bet everything has grown. Spruce those garden beds, cut back what you can and generally give the garden a new lease of life.

Check Your Vegetable Patch

Then, you’re going to want to do the same with the vegetables. Whether you’ve got a patch dug out in your garden, a wooden lean to greenhouse or a larger construction, get out there and see what’s going on. You should be regularly picking the pieces that are growing, and if you’ve got too much then cut back what you can and give bits to friends and family. If your vegetables are to continue growing strong, they need more room to grow.

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Clean Up The Patio

Next, you’ve also got the patio area to think about. You may have already gotten out there during the spring, but if you haven’t then now’s a perfect time. You need to clean the patio flooring so that it shines, and also give the furniture a good scrub too. Then, you can ensure that when you’re next outside enjoying your evening meal, you’re enjoying it in gorgeous surroundings too.

Add Some Outdoor Decor

To take your patio to the next level, you may also then want to think about the ways in which you can spruce up the decor. Sometimes, a garden furniture set just feels a little lonely. So, you may want to add to it. Pretty outdoor lighting and patio rugs can often do the trick, but you may also want to think about heaters or fires that you can use for when the evenings go off cold too.

Keep All Equipment Clean

Finally, you should also make sure that your outdoor equipment stays in good shape too. When it comes to having a mid-summer spruce, you’re going to want to make sure that your grill is still in good shape after dining al fresco a few times, and that things like your hosepipe or lawn equipment are still running well and are not in need of a service. If they are, get them seen too quick – because you’ve still got some of the summer to take care of.

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Penny CarrMum to Little Miss C & Master C. Crochet addict, radio lover, crafter, runner, tea drinker, WI member, school governor, podcaster & Ladybird book collector.

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