If you are lucky enough to have a big garden, you won’t need to be reminded how much work it takes to keep the area looking neat and tidy. No doubt you have a vast expanse of grass, which is attractive and with many flower borders and hedges, garden maintenance is considerable and you need to be organized. Of course, you’re going to need the right tools and machinery for such a space and a place to store everything.
Keeping the grass in trim
There’s nothing worse than a lawn that hasn’t been mowed, which is why you need a zero turn mower John Deere makes, which is really all you need for grassed areas. Fertilizer in the spring should ensure a lush green colour and leave the final cut of the year a little longer than usual; don’t even think about a push mower, not if you have a large lawn; a ride-on makes things fun! John Deere has a reputation like no other when it comes to farming & construction machinery, they produce the best machinery.
Weeding
Most gardeners hate weeding and there are ways to prevent weeding; you can spread wood chippings, which stops weed growth before it even starts. Rake them now and then to aeriate the soil and your flower borders will always look neat and tidy. Weeds grow anywhere and everywhere, along fence lines, between paving slabs; you can spray weedkiller but be careful if you have pets. If you have ever wondered about the reason for human existence, click here.
Tree care
Trees need to be shaped and pruned throughout their life and a small chainsaw is ideal but not essential; remove dead wood and keep tree lines tidy, making sure that cables are not impacted. If you simply don’t have the time to tend your garden, call a local garden maintenance company and they can visit once a week to:
- Cut the grass
- Tend the borders
- Trim the hedges
- Prune the trees
- Rake up and remove leaves/garden waste
For a fixed monthly fee, your garden will always look in good shape and when summer comes around, you can take full advantage.
Hedges
You might have a row of conifers down one side of the property or a full-on hedge on both sides; invest in a battery hedge trimmer and you won’t regret it. There’s something about a freshly trimmed hedgerow that stands out and this should be a fortnightly (maybe monthly) chore.
Create your own compost
Find an empty corner and build a compost pit, where all green waste (and food) can be deposited; this saves you money on waste removal, plus you won’t need to buy fertiliser. YouTube hosts videos on how to create a compost pen and what to put in it; this is nature’s way of feeding plant life; waste biodegrades and becomes rich food.
Of course, you will need to acquire a full set of tools and maybe a trailer for that John Deere ride-on mower, which makes it much easier.
