Maintaining your garden is a major aspect of curb appeal, as it gives passers-by an immediate idea of what you and your home are all about. However, if you’ve never had much passion for getting your hands dirty, you may have neglected a lot of garden maintenance. Similarly, you may have moved into a property where the previous owners let things grow and grow. An overgrown garden can make your home look unkempt (and that’s being polite), so here are four tips to clear your garden.
Don’t Tackle Everything At Once
When facing an overgrown garden, it can feel like you’ve bitten off more than you can chew. From long grass to wild shrubbery and gosh knows what type of critters living within the weeds, you might consider it an insurmountable project.
It’s always best to work smart rather than hard when facing big projects. Rather than dive in, consider how to prioritise different things. What can you do right now, and what needs to wait until you have more space? Understanding this will make it easier to move around the garden without feeling like you’re going in circles.
Purchase the Right Tools and Equipment
You won’t get very far if you don’t invest in the right tools and safety equipment to tackle a variety of demands within the garden. Clearing weeds and chopping branches can be messy – and sometimes dangerous – work, so make sure you have gloves at the very least.
It’s also worth investing in decent tools, especially if you plan on getting into gardening once everything is cleared. A lawn mower, shears, and a weed whacker will all be useful for tackling different parts of the garden and will make your project more efficient and (hopefully) less stressful.
Opt for Sustainability
Most don’t consider how much mess you generate when clearing the garden, even if you trim back as few bushes, you’ll have a lot of clippings covering the floor. So, what can you do with all of this? A trip to the tip could be the solution, but if you’d prefer to give it back to the earth, consider composting.
Purchase a compost bin and throw sticks, leaves and mulched grass inside. You can also start composting weeds to offer additional nutrients. This helps create a sustainable garden that encourages the natural life cycle of plants.
Call In The Professionals
While you can do a lot of garden work yourself, there are other tasks that you must leave to the professionals. If there is a large tree blocking your view, call a tree surgeon to deal with it safely, otherwise, there is a substantial risk of damaging your home, or your neighbours’.
Professionals can also assist with landscaping and removing waste that you can’t compost or don’t have space for at the moment. If you’re a novice gardener, their advice can also be vital for helping you get an idea of how to keep your garden under control.
The Green, Green Grass
Clearing your garden won’t just boost curb appeal, but it will also give you another place to relax and unwind. A well-maintained garden is perfect for those cool spring evenings and warm summer afternoons, and it gives you a project to stay engaged with throughout the year.
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