Tips for newcomers to home gardening

During the lockdowns when we had to adapt to working from home for a lengthy period of time, many of us really got into gardening, even those who had previously never even picked up a racket or a shovel. 

Taking pride in your outdoor space isn’t just a rewarding hobby and something nice to gaze at out of your kitchen window, jaw-dropping gardens can also increase the value of a property. 

Is home gardening a newfound hobby of yours? Here are a few handy home gardening tips for newbies.

Clean your gardening tools properly 

Rub and sterilise your tools with alcohol, use durable cloths and bags, and make sure you scrape off all the mud and dirt with a scraper made from solid material. In general, your gardening tools will be much more effective and swift if they are cleaned properly.

If you want to give your lawn mover a good clean, spray the underside of the mower deck with a garden hose to remove dried-on grass and dirt. 

Get yourself a sturdy shed that is an appropriate size 

Storing all your garden tools once you get really into things can be tricky. Get yourself a sizeable shed with neat hooks to hang up your garden tools. Also try to remember to take out an insurance policy to cover all your garden tools and equipment, especially if you’re hiring landscapers Victoria BC, since replacing them can be expensive.

Hire a self storage unit

Lawn movers, long rakes and spades, and hedge trimmers for instance are pretty hefty gardening tools which can take up a fair bit of space. A smart solution to your gardening tools storage worries is to hire a self storage unit. Currie Easy Self Storage has three self storage sites with storage units of all different sizes and   enhanced security in Isleworth, Richmond, and Twickenham.

Deweed regularly 

Weeds taking over your garden space certainly isn’t aesthetically pleasing, and they can get into the soil and damage your grassy areas. Mowing, pulling them out, and using chemical weed killers and a few ways to get rid of weeds. 

Want to create a beautiful home garden space? Weeds are your enemy and mustn’t be left to flourish and dominate your outdoor space.  

Use a power hose 

Do you have a patio, brick, or decking area outside? These surfaces will need cleaning and de-weeding regularly. The best way to do this is to use a special powerhouse. You will soon become a dab hand at making your surfaces in your garden space spic and span using your power hose.

Avoid using tons of pesticides on your plants

Try not to use excessive amounts of pesticides as this can harm your garden plants as well as our precious planet. Try keeping things as natural as possible in your gardening methods. Regular watering will go a long way in helping your plants grow and bloom.

Make your garden an oasis for birds

You can turn your garden into an oasis for birds by placing bird baths and feeding nets around the place. Then you will be able to watch in awe as the birds come flocking to outdoor space for some water and food. Making your garden an ideal place for birds is a revelation for newcomers to gardening, you will start wondering why you hadn’t thought of it before when you truly start to feel how rewarding it all is.

Gradually transform your garden into a chillout zone where you can socialise with friends and family

Your garden can also be a nice sociable space to enjoy with family and friends. Why not throw a barbecue or a party in your garden when the weather’s a bit nicer if you can? 

Garden furniture, barbecue grills, hot tubs, parasols, basketball hoops, marquee tents, there are plenty of things you can do to turn your garden into a sociable chillout space.

So, for all you newcomers to home gardening out there who are now green-fingered enthusiasts, hopefully, these little tips will help you out and come in useful for you.

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