LANDSCAPING SERVICES
CREATING THE PERFECT WINTER GARDEN
PLEASURE IN PREPARATION Before you invite guests over , there ’ s some quick and easy maintenance you can do to make sure your garden looks its absolute best for hosting .
Protecting your lawn and clearing away the autumn leaves are also vital to ensure that when the weather warms again in spring , your garden is in tip-top condition .
Protect your lawn No matter how diligent you ’ ve been with your lawn over the summer months , come autumn it will need some TLC . This is because it has used up most of the nutrients in the soil , as well as suffering wear and tear from socialising outside . Here ’ s a step-by-step guide :
1 . In October or November , you should give your lawn its last cut , keeping the blades high .
2 . Spike the grass with a garden fork to increase drainage and get air to the roots , brush some sand or horticultural grit into the holes to prevent them from closing up again .
3 . Use an autumn lawn feed such as Miracle-Gro Autumn Lawn Care , which will strengthen the roots and kill moss to leave you with a perfectly green lawn in spring .
4 . Treat bare patches caused by summer weather and activities or the removal of moss from your lawn food , such as Miracle-Gro Patch Magic . Simply follow the instructions on pack and ensure you don ’ t over-apply the seed as this can cause weak growth .
5 . Keep pets away from your newly seeded patches until the grass has been established for best results . Keep an eye out to ensure that the seed is watered enough .
Clear the leaves and clean your paths Cleaning up leaves , weeds and mildew keeps your garden looking its absolute best for when you invite guests over and makes sure nobody slips over ! This can be done in three simple steps : 1 . Rake up any leaves that have fallen to prevent a sludgy substance from forming under foot .
2 . Remove any weeds that have grown near your paths over the summer . To effectively remove weeds naturally , try Roundup NL Weed Control for a ready-to-use solution , with results seen in just 3 hours !
3 . Finally , for any patio areas or paths you ’ ll also want to remove any mildew or algae . Try using Patio Magic ! which can be used on outdoor paved areas and even greenhouses and garden furniture . All you need to do is spray and leave !
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