The exterior of your home tends to get neglected when the weather is colder, and in Canada, it can be too cold to dare to step out of the house, never mind start working on your garden and keeping it in great shape. However, when the spring comes and the sun starts to shine more often, it’s much more pleasurable to spend time outdoors. In preparation for the summer months, you can start to get your garden ready, making it a place you’ll be proud to invite guests to for a barbecue.
One of the things you should do after the winter is to check that your paving flags and other parts of the garden have not cracked or been damaged during the season of bad weather. Snow, ice, rain and cold weather in general can do a lot of damage to the exterior of your home, so if you notice anything has been damaged, contact a company such as Renco.ca who will be able to fix the problems for you before it gets even worse. Cracks on the flags, for example, can leave your entire garden looking messy and damaged.
Add some colour to your garden by planting flowers and plants once the weather is good. Look on the packets of seeds or the labels of plants in order to see what the best time to plant them is. If you plant them too soon, they won’t grow but will die with the cold weather instead. Flowers can be very fragile, and must be kept in a greenhouse until they’re fully grown and able to be planted. They won’t last very long, even in the best of times, so ensure that you plant them in the soil when the time is right in order to get the best from them. Consider buying plants which are stronger and which will flower every year repeatedly. This can save you a lot of work if you want to get your garden looking great every single summer. However, many people enjoy the experience of getting out into the garden and planting some new flowers, so it will all come down to whatever suits you best.
Finally, consider getting some garden furniture so that you can relax and sit back with the chance to look at all your hard work that has gone into making the garden look so good for this summer. It’s also a great chance to sit outside with your family or friends and eat, whether you want to get a takeaway, make some food yourself or simply enjoy some drinks in the evening while the sun is setting. With a garden that looks amazing, there are no limits to what you can do.