With warmer weather starting to appear more regularly, now is the perfect time to act and do those essential jobs around the garden. By getting your garden summer-ready, you can put your feet up and enjoy the vibrant blooms and lush greenery when the heat arrives. Preparing your garden for summer doesn't just mean ensuring it looks good; it also involves making smart choices that promote sustainability and water conservation.
By taking early action on weeding, mulching, and choosing drought-tolerant plants, you set the stage for a thriving garden that requires less maintenance and conserves precious resources. Drinking water supplier South East Water suggests that early preparation can save time, effort, and water in the long run. Whilst weeding may fill some people with dread, tackling them now will mean plants get to retain more of the precious water and keep blooming long into summer.
Weeds compete with your garden plants for nutrients, sunlight, and water. Adding mulch, like bark chippings, to borders and pots is another effective method to protect your plants. Mulch locks in moisture, keeps the soil from drying out during hot spells, and reduces the need for frequent watering.
It also helps in suppressing weeds and maintaining soil temperature. Organic mulches decompose over time, adding valuable nutrients back into the soil. It's not just the plants we have now; with hotter summers and wetter winters, having a garden that can adapt to our changing climate is becoming ev.
