Over the years, I’ve become pretty damn good at clearing out my garden. While it would be nice to hire a professional to do the dirty work, when you have a tight budget and limited time, you have only got one option. Get out there and do it yourself in a quick a time as possible.
Here’s my personal method that I have devised over the years that will get your garden ready in no time at all. My current record is half a day – think you can beat that?
Clear up
Homeowners with young families will be well aware of the amount of junk that builds up in a garden. Old toys, items of clothing, bits and pieces, and even some jewelry that I thought I had lost, all turn up in my garden on a regular basis. Unfortunately, it’s just one of those things that happens when you have kids.
Your first step in clearing out your garden area is to sweep through and clear everything out. Anything that hasn’t fallen off a tree or plant needs removing before you can get started properly. If clutter is a recurring issue that never seems to go away, get a shed. Honestly, it will be one of the best investments you can make if you want a tidy and safe garden space for your kids to enjoy.
Cutting, pruning and boundary checking
Now it’s time to start cutting back any overhanging branches, bushes, and boundaries. I would only recommend doing head height and below. Anything higher than that and you should consider looking at some tree trimming companies in your locale that can come and do it for you. It’s a dangerous job and should be left to the professionals with the proper safety equipment.
OK, so moving on, as you are going through your garden you should also inspect your fences or hedges that form your boundaries. Does anything need a repair job? If so, it’s a good idea to address it. Old and rotting fences not only look bad but can also be a security issue – and the same can be said for hedges with large holes in them. However, large repair jobs are for another day, so just make a note of what needs doing and move onto the next stage.
Clearance
First of all, clear out all of the organic debris you have created with your cutting and pruning. A rake can come in handy here, as well as an excellent selection of garden waste bags. Load up all of your bags and leave to one side for the moment. Now, have a look at anything else that needs clearing. Moss, for example, can make any garden look drab, and it’s a very fast grower. You can use a hand brush or a pressurized water jet to get rid of it.
Next, identify the biggest weeds in your garden and dig them out. You may have to dig pretty deep to attack the roots completely, but if you don’t, they will grow back. Finally, once everything has been cleared, you can patch up any gaps in your lawn. Just toss down some seed and rake over with the underlying soil. A bit of sun and water, and your grass should start to come through in no time.
And that’s all there is to it. Let me know how you get on and feel free to share any of your gardening tips!
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