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You've finally bought your dream house, but there's one problem: the garden is a mess. Fantastic, you're no doubt thinking. You may have known that the old owner neglected or abused the garden, leaving it overgrown and weedy, but no you see the full amount of work it'll take to restore it to its former glory.
This can be frustrating, to say the least. But don't despair, there is hope. With some patience, planning, and hard work, you can transform your garden into a beautiful and functional space once again, utterly rid of the previous owners (lack of) influence and now totally refined in your image.
In this post, we'll share your pain, but ultimately offer a few solutions you can use to power forward.
Start With (Safe) Cleanup Duty
To start with, you have to uproot all the problems. That means assessing the damage and identifying the main issues both obvious and less obvious. You may need to clear out any debris, rubbish, or unwanted items that the old owner left behind. You may also need to deal with any pests, diseases, or weeds that are infesting your lawn. Hire a professional gardener or landscaper to inspect the space if you can, even if you can commit to the full work yourself, they'll be happy to inspect it. They may also test your soil's pH, fertility, and drainage, and amend it if necessary. You may also need to repair or replace any damaged or broken structures, such as fences, gates, or sheds. This gives you the chance to start from scratch again, but safely.
Start With The Basics
Don't reinvent the wheel to begin with. You might start by choosing and planting the main plants that will form the backbone of your garden, such as trees, shrubs, and hedges, as well as the boundaries that lay out spaces like the vegetable garden. From there, you can also add some features or elements that will enhance your garden's appeal - lighting is a good place to start. We'd also recommend considering the lawn again, as sapphire grass could allow for a beautiful rejuvenation that stays rich in tone all year round.
Make It More Social
Imagine having a garden where you and your family can chill and have fun. That's usually why we care for our gardens, but actually prioritizing social utility will inspire us to spend more time here, and as a consequence, design it better as time goes on. Consider adding some cool stuff to your garden, like comfy chairs, a table, or a fire pit. You could even invest in a fantastic grill, or perhaps nicer furniture for use on your porch and an overhang for more shelter during the hotter months. You might also look at your house and install sliding opening doors that allow for less of a boundary between your garden and the interior. It's the little details that help, and once you have the foundational elements in place, you can design more widely from there.
With this advice, you're sure to reclaim your household, even if the prior owner ruined its possibility.
Until next time
XOX
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