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If you are keen to enjoy what is left of the summer, but you don’t think that your garden is fit for purpose, it’s time to employ some nifty hacks to get it ready for the sunshine. It doesn’t matter whether you want to grow your own veg, whether you are keen to do a spot of sunbathing or whether you want the kids to have a shaded area to play in, you can get your garden sorted without breaking the bank. Don’t spend summer days indoors and instead use your garden as another living space. Make your garden fit for summer in three simple steps.
Mow Your Lawn
If you have a patch of grass that has seen better days because it has been a tad neglected, think about whipping out some lawn feed. By sprinkling this over your lawn and watering twice a day, you will be surprised at how lush and welcoming it looks after just five days. Alternatively, you could mow your triffid-like grass to have it at a more manageable level rather than looking like a meadow.
If you don’t have any grass at all, and you want an area for your little darlings to kick a ball about, consider heading to https://www.artificialgrassgroup.co.uk/free-artificial-grass-samples/ and send off for some free artificial grass samples. While artificial lawn used to have a bad reputation for looking like an outdoor hockey pitch, it now oozes lush quality, feeling and looking like well-coiffed grass.
Veg Patch
If you are eager to get the kids away from their laptops and tablets, consider setting up a veg patch like the ones at https://www.greenandvibrant.com/vegetable-garden-ideas. With a simple raised beds, some multi-purpose compost, and some seeds, you can start growing your own vegetables. Little ones adore spending quality time outdoors with their mum and dad, so this can be an activity that you do together. Ask them what they want to grow and encourage them to do the practical, hands-on part of sowing the seeds, planting the shoots, and digging up the produce. Before long, you could have a fully functioning patch that allows you to be a bit more self-sufficient with homegrown potatoes, peas, and cabbage!
Shade
Every garden needs some shade for little ones, pets, and yourself. A sun trap is great for those moments you want to catch some rays, but to prevent heatstroke and get some respite from the sun’s heat, a shady spot is essential. If you have space, you could attach an awning to your back wall creating the perfect shady spot to enjoy some al fresco dining on your patio. Or, you could opt for a simple set of garden furniture with parasol. These areas are great to sit and relax with some ice cream and get out of the sun for a little while. If you fancy something a bit more sustainable for your shade, plant an apple tree, and enjoy an extra space for the kids to play and climb.
Follow these simple hacks, and you could have a garden that is fit for purpose this summer.