It might already be February, but winter is still in full throttle. The nights seem to only get colder, the days still seem so short and thinking of the ‘great’ outdoors probably seems incredibly overwhelming.
Sure, you might be dreaming of the summer; long evenings spent relaxing under the afternoon sun - after all, you’ll hopefully have crafted your perfect landscape by then! But, if you’re looking to have your picturesque garden ready for the summer, you absolutely NEED to start planning for it today.
Warmer weather will be upon us within the blink of an eye, so stop procrastinating and start planning! Here are only a few reasons why you should start planning immediately:
Landscaping takes a lot of time
It’s not just the physical work that requires a large amount of time and effort; it’s the organisation, the planning and the strategising. Deciding which design features you want to incorporate is almost as difficult as picking out what colour picnic tables to display, or what kind of hedgerow you’d like to sculpt.
By making your plans now, you’ll be actively considering which plants, colours and care will be best for your garden. You’ll also be able to plan a budget, whilst accurately predicting how much you’re really looking to spend.
Research
You might not be looking forward to this part, but landscaping will require some amount of research. Don’t worry - you won’t need to write a paper on the layout of your home, but you will need to identify which plants, trees or shrubs work best with your garden.
Some flowers just won’t grow in certain conditions, so you’ll need to work out which plants will thrive in your dream landscape.
By taking the time now to figure out what kind of garden you want to grow, you might be saving yourself from potential disappointment further down the line. It will give you much more time to work with what you already have, and to optimise your space and ensure long-term beauty.
You can also take this time to consider multiple different strategies. Visualise multiple different ideas - you might find that you like one a lot more than the other.
Ongoing maintenance
It will also be incredibly important to understand what level of ongoing care or maintenance you’ll need to keep your ideal landscape in show condition. The good news is that once we’ve finished designing and crafting your perfect space, it will already be in an excellent condition.
If you want to keep your garden, lawn or land looking incredible throughout the year, you need to have an understanding of what kind of maintenance you’ll require - that way, we can create a tailored care plan to help you make the most of the greenery.
Next Steps
So, you’ve started to plan out how you want your landscaped garden to look? You might be wondering what the next steps are!
Clearspace Groundcare Solutions will provide everything you’ll need to bring your dream landscape to life. With highly-skilled, professional landscapers, we can cater to any of your groundwork needs.
It’s not just run-of-the-mill landscaping; we can take on any paving job, turfing, clearance or decking. We can even help with the trees!
If you’d like to see how we can help you, why not give us a call on 0116 321 4951? Or simply send us a quick message on Facebook Messenger here to get in touch with one of our expert landscapers today.
We’re looking forward to working with you.