Quick Gardening Tricks for People With No Time!

 

Want to start a garden in time for the growing season, but simply can’t set aside enough hours to put in some serious effort?

B&M have some handy, quick gardening tips for people with no time so you can transform your outdoor spaces.

Invest in garden furniture

Arrange attractive wooden, rattan or metal chairs, tables and other items in your garden to create a lovely focal point.

It may persuade you to spend moments of relaxation out there - inspiring you to improve the rest of your garden quickly for something lovely to look at!

Get rid of weeds

Weeding is time-consuming. However, it’s easy to create an environment in which weeds will struggle to grow. Lay ground control fabric to keep ahead of unwanted growth.

B&M Top Tip: Making your own compost? Make sure it doesn’t contain seeds or seedlings that you don’t want growing in your garden. A safe alternative is nutrient-rich pre-made compost from your local B&M garden centre.

Create perfect beds

By spreading bark or wood chippings, you can further suppress weed growth in your beds and keep the roots of your plants moist and protected.

B&M Top Tip: Place edging or rockery stones around the perimeter of your borders to keep everything in place and save you time trimming your edges to perfection.

Cheat with artificial grass

Artificial grass achieves an immediate result, takes no maintenance and is far cleaner than natural grass! There are highly affordable varieties available that look just like the real thing.

Upcycle your pots

Any pot or container can be converted to hold plants by drilling some drainage holes in the bottom. Spruce them up with a lick of paint and varnish if you like, then place stones or shards of broken pot in the bottom to further aid drainage.

To add a little interest, colour and further protection, lay stone chippings or other suitable materials around the plant on top of the compost. 

B&M Top Tip: Don’t forget to water plants all year round. A water butt will give you a steady supply close to hand.

Feed the birds

Attractive bird feeders, tables and boxes will not only add interest to your garden, but they’ll also help to support local wildlife - another gorgeous feature!

Plant seeds for spring

To experience the joy of young plants shooting out of the ground as the weather warms up, get planting as soon as possible! Check the hardiness zone in which your garden lies to make sure that the plants you choose require little work to grow easily.

There are many different options to choose from, from fruit, veg and herbs to flowers, leafy shrubs and plenty more!

So, start small, pick up the right gardening tools and equipment and grab the opportunities that you can to make these changes.

Find the right furniture, protect against weeds, prep beds, install artificial grass, make use of the pots you own, take care of wildlife and get planting seeds!

B&M Top Tip: You’ll find plenty of gardening equipment and materials in our Garden Centre.

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