We tend to think about the garden improvements we’d like to make during the warmer months. Once the sun starts to shine and it’s warm enough to sit outside, we often turn our attention to the jobs that need doing and wonder whether it’s time to add that new decking, invest in a patio or even have the garden landscaped. But as much as summer can turn our attention to the outside of our homes, it is often too late to get the work done in time.
Garden Improvements in Derby
Although many businesses that provide gardening services in Derby receive the most enquiries during the summer, you might be surprised that the colder months are the best time to book the work you’d like. Knowing what changes you’d like to make to your garden when it’s cold and neglected over winter might be challenging, but here’s why thinking ahead can help.
Shorter turnaround times for Garden Improvements
If you contact a garden maintenance company in June because you’re interested in making improvements, there’s a good chance they’ll already be booked up. This could mean the transformation you’d dreamed of won’t be ready until later in the year when summer has passed, especially if the job is complex.
By planning and contacting businesses that provide gardening services in the early spring, you’ll be much better positioned to enjoy your new garden in the summer. No one wants to sit out on a warm evening with their garden in disarray because it’s being worked on. But by booking ahead in the cooler months, you’ll be able to appreciate the improvements that have taken place and really make the most of your garden once summer hits.
Garden Improvement materials are easier to source
Amid summer, garden materials are in high demand. For gardeners, getting hold of the right goods when needed can sometimes be easier said than done and lead to delayed projects. During the cooler months, these materials aren’t as sought after, meaning suppliers have a better chance of delivering them in the identified time period.
This is especially important if gardeners are working on a big transformation and don’t always know at what point in the project they’ll need certain materials. By booking in the work during quieter periods, suppliers will be more likely to keep up with demand and have the materials available when gardeners need them.
You don’t use your garden as much when it’s cold
When your garden is being worked on, things can get untidy. The digging up of soil and clearing of greenery can be messy, so your garden is often out of bounds when a project is being completed – hardly an ideal situation during the summer when you want to use it the most.
Because improvements to our gardens can make things seem a little disorganised when the project is in full swing, it’s best to book the work in when they’re in low use. By opting to have the work completed in the spring when temperatures can still be quite low, it won’t seem as inconvenient because you won’t be using your garden as much when it’s still a bit cold and damp outside.
Gardening projects can be more difficult in the summer
The ground tends to be softer in the winter and spring months before the high temperatures kick in, which is much easier for gardeners to work with. Whether you’ve chosen a patio, a new fence or decking, excavating the ground will be much quicker and easier if it isn’t rock-hard or very dry because of the sun. What’s more, shrubs and foliage often need to be moved during gardening projects, and they’ll be better protected if they’re not dug up and re-planted at the height of summer.
Learn more from ASK Building
If you’d like to learn more about how ASK Building and Repairs can help transform your garden, please call us on 07773 019 410 or email info@askbuildingandrepairs.com, and we’ll answer any questions that you have.