Springtime is slowly rolling around for us, and the sun is slowly popping out of the clouds day by day. We’re soon going to be able to forget the ravages of winter last year, and spend our time looking forward to days under sun hats covered in sunscreen! And yet, we need to prepare for those days just as much as we did before the new year flowed in. So when it comes to home improvements, focus on your back yard and the garden that accompanies it. Here’s some places to start with any ideas you have forming in your head.
Look to Landscaping
There’s a big chance your lawn has suffered a little due to the temperatures of the recent months, and that makes it the first place you’ll want to target. There’ll be patches of mud breaking through the sea of green you wish was still flowing as strongly as it did in the summer, and there might even be patches of brown or light green, showing there’s no resources for the roots to soak up in the soil.
So to fix this up, you’re going to need some quick solutions. First of all, try out a soil test. This will show you what isn’t in your soil, or what there might be too much of, and means you can find a product to balance the nutrients plants desperately need. Mixing some compost into your soil is also a great way to make sure you’re on the way to healthy grass, so invest in a bag or two.
Build a Conservatory
A conservatory is something we all like to look at online, and dream about, but when it comes to building our own, we have no clue where to start. Thankfully, there’s professionals out there looking to be hired! If you have the time, money, and energy behind you, look into investing in a upvc conservatory to enjoy the still chilly temperatures in style with!
Get something with plenty of windows to let all the light in, and then place some relaxing couches around.
Try Something Unusual!
If you have kids of any age, there’s always going to be a want to go outside and explore! Even if they spend a lot of time in front of a screen, showing them how much fun it can be to spend a bit of time outside is a lot easier when you have a garden to work with. You can build or design anything in your own space, so make sure you’re working with your space for the good of your family’s health!
For example, you can design a fairy garden for the younger ones to play in, adding an element of mystery and magic to their own home! Get a birdhouse and attach to a log or a stump, and then paint it bright colours to impress the most imaginative minds.
Your spring outside can be one of the best times of the year when you put effort in!
XOXO
Debbie
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