SUMMER TIME Garden Ready
SUMMER TIME Garden Ready
The sun is out and the smell of BBQ’s are wafting through our windows, which can only mean one thing – it’s time to renovate our outdoor spaces so we can enjoy the summer months!
Need a helping hand on where to start? Experts at leading carpet and flooring retailer Tapi have revealed six top tips so everyone can enjoy an inviting garden this summer.
1 ARTIFICIAL GRASS
Want to enjoy a perfect lawn throughout summer and beyond? Artificial grass is a brilliant choice for you. You’ll find it much easier to maintain and clean, giving you the look of real grass without the hassle. Garden size also isn’t an issue, so you shouldn’t come across any hiccups when finding the right product for you.
Like anything, artificial grass still needs a little TLC. The easiest way to keep your artificial grass in tiptop condition is to brush it weekly. Organic matter such as dust, leaves and other debris can become lodged between the fibres, and over time this will decompose and form soil. This can lead to drainage problems and damage to the fibres or the latex backing. When it comes to deep cleaning, every four weeks or so should be fine.
2 CLEAR OUT THE CLUTTER
What better way to kick off the summer than clearing out any mess, junk, or misplaced bits in the garden before BBQ season?
Create a clean slate by weeding, composting (or reviving) any dying plants, and throwing away or moving any junk or clutter to the shed. Attention to detail when cleaning never goes unnoticed, so take out the trowel and scrape the moss out from in between paving and tiles to really give it that finishing touch. If you have one, a pressure washer will do a thorough job at cleaning out any cracks and corners in need of a refreshing.
3 CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLANTS AND FLOWERS FOR Y O U
When it comes to gardening, it’s important to choose the right plants and flowers for you. that will see you throughout summer. Evergreen shrubs keep their leaves all year round and are a must in any garden. Griselinia is a great, low- maintenance option, and can be grown against a wall, or
as an evergreen hedge. Other examples include Choisya (Mexican orange blossom) and bay (Laurus nobilis).
When it comes to flowers, there are a few flowers that bloom all summer long, such as Alliums, sweet peas, echinacea, dahlias, delphiniums and hydrangea.
4 DECORATE YOUR SPACE USING PLANTERS
Patio pots, hanging baskets, and window boxes are an easy way to add colour and flowers to your garden, keeping it looking colourful and bright for summer and attracting gorgeous wildlife. You can mix and match pots and planters or stack pots onto shelves if you’re low on space. A top tip for easy plant care is to choose smaller plants and pots rather than large ones as they need less TLC but still look gorgeous.
5 CREATE SUMMERTIME AMBIENCE
Once you’ve created the perfect green space to enjoy, you’re going to want to share it with friends and family. Adding waterproof, outdoor lighting not only creates a wonderful, cosy aesthetic, but it also means that friends and family gatherings can be enjoyed well into the night as your space will be warmly lit. Solar powered lights are not only better for the environment but are a great choice to save some money too.
6 BRING THE INSIDE OUT!
On those warm summer afternoons, bring the comfort of the living room outside with outdoor sofas and rugs. This adds an element of cosiness that generic picnic furniture just can’t replicate! Perfect for entertaining guests, doing this means that nobody is sitting on an uncomfortable plastic chair, and you’ll have an inviting patio space that everyone will want to laze in. Outdoor furniture is also generally easy to clean, so consider a couple of outdoor sofas, cushions, and a rug to tie the space together.
To browse Tapi’s artificial grass collection visit: www.tapi.co.uk/artificial-grass
To find out more on how to care for it visit: www.tapi.co.uk/artificial-grass/artificial-grass-buying-guide