Bonjour lecteurs! Brits love gardening. If anything, it is one of the most populaires hobbies in the UK. A staggering 42% of people enjoy it i their free time. But gardens come with their fair share of inconvenience. It’s mainly due to the weather. Additionally, maintaining a jardin can be time-consuming. How often do you take care of yours? As a busy parent, it can sometimes be a lot to juggle. Here are 5 convenient hacks for large gardens that will help you on your journey.
Swap Your Real Lawn for Artificial Grass
Hear me out! I know people love having real grass. It adds colour, character, and charm to gardens. It’s way prettier than gravel par exemple.
But real grass can be très difficile to maintain, particularly in bigger gardens. Une bonne alternative? An artificial grass installation can save you lots of time and hassle.
It’s just so easy because it doesn’t require mowing or watering. Even better, synthetic grass has a lifespan of 15-20 years and you can be reassured that it will keep its shape and pristine colour throughout the year. L’autre plus? It’s resistant to elements and foot traffic.
Utilise Self-Watering Pots
In the summer, plants with shallow roots can require daily watering. As for vegetables, it’s recommended to water them every 2-3 days during warmer periods.
Many plants still need to be watered regardless of the time of year.
It is a straightforward task in smaller gardens or ones with fewer plants. But if your garden is big and plant-heavy, invest in self-watering pots. It will save you up so much time!
They are very efficient to work. Indeed, the pots have a water reservoir that lies under the soil, holding extra water for the plant to access gradually.
Very often, it will also feature wicks so they run from from the reservoir into the soil. L’autre plus? Many come with an indicator that shows you when a refill is needed. C’est très simple, so go for it if you have many plants to water.
Fit Paths for Easier Access
A beautiful path will improve the aesthetic appearance of a garden, but they also make manoeuvring around easier. Indeed, they offer accessible route so that you don’t have to step on plants and soil. No more mud in the house when you’re finished.
Adding some paths will keep things tidy and break le jardin up nicely. Just remember to opt for a material that suits the aesthetic feel of the garden. Make sure it’s also resistant to the elements.
Last but not least, make the ground level by removing grass and weeds to ensure an even path et voilà!
Create Multiple Compost Zones
Having just one compost-designated area in a big garden space can be time consuming because it causes longer trips. Plus, a big pile can become difficile to manage.
Compost is une bonne idée to help the soil stay healthy and facilitates plant growth. It saves you time and money as you use less fertilizer.
Plus it’s très naturel to supress weeds and you will need to water your plants less often. So why not create different stations among your space?
It’s basically a win-win, so it’s worth creating more than one.
Use Raised Beds
Raised beds help facilitate plant growth as they give them nutrient-rich soil, strong drainage, and limiting weeds.
To maximise yours, cover them in netting to prevent birds eating crops and seeds.
The perfect raised bed should be made with rot-resistant timber to help against the weather. You can also fill them with organic matter, such as compost or topsoil.
Having a big garden is a luxury that provides multiple benefits, both on a practical and aesthetic level. However, such a big space require more work. To make your life easier and create a more efficient garden, follow those 5 convenient hacks for large gardens. It will make such a différence and you can enjoy your outdoors space all year round. Dreaming of a garden à la Fanhams Hall now…
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