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As the days grow longer and temperatures begin to rise, now is the perfect time to step outside and start preparing your garden for the months ahead.
Whether you’re refreshing your lawn, rethinking your planting scheme, or transforming your space into an outdoor retreat, a little planning and care can make all the difference. From practical maintenance to inspired design ideas, here’s how to get your garden looking its best for the season.
Lawn care
As we welcome the warmer weather, it’s a good idea to give your lawn some extra TLC through regular maintenance – such as more frequent mowing. This keeps your green space healthy and thriving, while helping to deter weeds.
Whatever the size of your garden, Marlborough’s Baydon Mowers supplies a complete range of products from ride-on and pedestrian lawnmowers, to chainsaws, hedge-cutters – with the option to hire machinery, too. More info at baydonmowers.co.uk
If you’re looking to encourage wildflowers to flourish – and provide shelter for insects and wildlife – consider leaving sections of your lawn unmown. These areas can provide pollen, nectar and a host of other essential benefits for the ecosystem.
And if you need help nurturing your outdoor space, the skilled horticulturists and groundsmen of Garden Vista – operating across Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey – are available for ongoing contracts or one-off visits to make your garden more manageable. Find out more at gardenvista.co.uk
Outdoor living
Once your lawn and borders are back in shape, attention can turn to how you enjoy the space.
After a wet and windy winter, many of us are eager to get outside and transform our gardens into a natural extension of the home. From comfortable seating areas and fire pits to atmospheric lighting and pergolas, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your outdoor space from dawn until dusk.
If you have ideas ready to go – or need expert guidance – Southern Counties Landscapes, based in Wokingham, can help bring your vision to life. From decking and water features to bespoke paving and planting, the team has created hundreds of designs over the years, always keeping practicality and budget in mind. For further information, visit southerncountieslandscapes.com
As gardens come into full use, attention naturally shifts beyond planting and maintenance to how the space is experienced. A garden room could be the perfect addition, helping you create your own outdoor retreat.
Alongside the potential to increase property value, this versatile space can be tailored to your needs – whether that’s a light-filled home office, a dedicated hobby room, a cosy reading nook, or a spot to sip a glass of wine while watching the sunset. It offers a seamless bridges between indoors and out.
Locally, there are some excellent options. Garden Rooms by Drumbeat, working across Hampshire and Surrey, offers a personalised service, whether you choose a pre-designed structure or opt for something more bespoke, complete with free consultation and digital drawings. Discover more at gardenroomsbydrumbeat.co.uk
Based in Hampshire, Ambassador Projects also designs, manufactures, and installs outdoor living structures. Blending traditional oak features with sleek, contemporary aesthetics, the team offers signature, classic and heritage designs. More at ambassador-projects.com
Planting and potting
With the structure of your garden in place, planting is where you can really bring it to life with colour and texture.
If you’ve admired the beautiful bedding displays at Ascott House and Gardens, Waddesdon Park or Hughenden Park in Buckinghamshire, you can recreate that same sense of seasonal colour and year-round interest at home with a thoughtful mix of flowering plants and evergreen foliage.
For those who’d prefer a helping hand with the planning, raking, The Big Plant Nursery in Twyford offers expert advice and consultancy, as well as delivery and planting services.
The nursery boasts an impressive selection of quality plants, shrubs and trees – including tender exotics and specimen varieties – to help you create your ideal garden.
From ground preparation to precise planting and staking, you’ll receive comprehensive aftercare advice and planting warranties for peace of mind, allowing you to transform your garden instantly with minimal effort. Check out the full range at thebigplantnursery.com
Watering and irrigation
Even the best-kept lawns and newly planted borders can struggle without sufficient water as temperatures rise.
From newly laid turf to established planting schemes, consistent watering is key to keeping your garden healthy and vibrant throughout the warmer months.
While a hose or watering can may be sufficient for smaller spaces, larger gardens can benefit from sprinklers or automated irrigation systems, which take the guesswork out of when and how much to water. Timed systems are particularly useful during dry spells or holidays, ensuring your garden continues to thrive even when you’re away.
For a more environmentally conscious approach, water butts allow you to collect and reuse rainwater, while drip irrigation systems deliver water directly to plant roots, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
If you’re unsure which solution is right for your space, expert advice can help you strike the perfect balance between convenience, cost and sustainability.
Looking after gardens across North Berkshire and South Oxfordshire for more than 30 years, Ian Kendrick Ltd offers a wide range of maintenance services, with weekly, fortnightly or monthly visits tailored to suit your budget. Find out more at iankendrickltd.co.uk
Concrete cleanup
It’s not just lawns and borders that need attention. Over time, stone patios and pathways can develop stubborn black staining that even pressure washing won’t remove.
These marks are caused by microscopic lichen spores carried by wind and rain from surrounding trees.
Patio Black Spot Remover offers an effective solution with a biodegradable, acid-free product that cleans stone surfaces without causing damage or harming nearby plants.
Based in Farnham, the company offers both products for home use and a professional call-out service, depending on your needs. Visit patioblackspotremoval.com for further details.
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