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There are various ways to look after your garden, but as the seasons and temperatures change, it becomes less inviting to spend time outside. While a slightly overgrown garden isn’t a big deal, it will get more challenging the longer you leave it.
And eventually, you’ll see nothing but a tangle of green outside your kitchen window, so what can you do? It may seem intimidating, but there are solutions when your garden becomes too much to handle, so consider this advice to help you get started and reclaim your green space.
Learn More About Your Plants
Reclaiming your overgrown garden begins by learning more about which plants are there. You may know some of them but there could be others that require a different approach. It’s important to separate thriving plants from those that have struggled to grow or have died and rotted in the soil. Removing these can help you clear out your garden and start over once everything is easier to deal with. The more you learn about these plants, the easier it will be to do things differently next time, too.
Pick Out the Perennials
Perennial plants are low-stress and often hassle-free plants to care for, which is why many gardeners (especially novice gardeners) prefer to fill much of their garden space with them. However, not all of these plants will have survived, while some may have bloomed too much, which is affecting nearby plants or flowers. If this is the case, you may need to transplant or remove them altogether to give your refreshed garden more chance to thrive.
Control The Weeds
Every garden will encounter weeds, but weeds are not as bad as your parents led you to believe. In some garden ecosystems, weeds add a vital element and they can also attract wildlife like bees to encourage a more eco-friendly space. However, some weeds will cause havoc in your garden, so get these under control as soon as possible. It is not enough to use weed killer. You may need to tear the weed from the ground including the roots.
Remove Pests Safely
An overgrown garden can become a haven for pests, and the last thing you want to do is destroy their habitat while you clear your garden. However, you also want to enjoy your garden without the risk of infestations or hygiene issues. A solution to this is to work with a qualified pest control company such as SWAT Wildlife which can deal with a range of common garden pests. Not only will this ensure the pests are removed safely, but it also means you don’t need to get your hands as dirty.
Identify Invasive Plants
Invasive plants can also cause problems for your garden, especially any poisonous plants that can be harmful (and potentially deadly) to your beloved pets. You must take care when approaching these plants, as direct contact with the skin can cause rashes and reactions that may sting and burn for a long time. If you are unsure, speak to a local expert to find out how to remove these plants safely.
Call In Professional Landscapers
Landscaping can be challenging. If you’re by yourself, it could take months or years. Once you have cleared out the mess within your garden, you can start to think about what to do next. A professional landscaper will clean up your garden’s image and make it more accessible. They can do as much or as little as you want to depend on your budget, but their professional touch will make things easier to cope with.
Establish a Garden Maintenance Routine
With such a stressful experience, you are unlikely to want to do this all over again in a year. So, it’s worth establishing a garden maintenance routine. This includes the basics like mowing the lawn and pruning, and you can also enjoy the health benefits of gardening, giving you a fun and easy-to-learn hobby that will keep you busy. Hopefully, your routine is easy to maintain and you won’t wake up to an overgrown garden in several months.
Too Much
Like many things in life, you need to take care of your garden to get the most out of it, but this isn’t always so simple. If you feel you’ve been a little too lax with your garden and it has gotten away from you, these tips can help you get your garden back to its former glory. Hopefully, it will maintain this glory for as long as possible.
