Gardens require regular maintenance and the list of tasks can often be quite long. It is easy to forget about all of the requirements that need to be done, which can lead to neglect and a sorrowful garden. To keep your yard in pristine condition, here is a complete checklist for garden maintenance that we will complete on your behalf:
Lawns
Lawn often accounts for a large portion of a garden in South Africa, so it’s important to follow this checklist for green, luscious grass.
- Mow the lawn as required to maintain a well-kept look.
- Aerate waterlogged soil using a pitchfork to ensure that the lawn roots do not die.
- Enrich the soil beneath the lawn by adding fertiliser, if required.
- Water the lawn twice a week to ensure that the grass maintains a vibrant shade of green.
Hedges and flowerbeds
Hedges and flower beds add architectural appeal to the landscape of your garden. However, these two areas need a lot of maintenance. Overgrown hedges and flower beds may have a negative impact on the appearance of the yard, so we follow this checklist for guidance.
- Remove weeds once a week to ensure that your flower beds are not overrun and to create more space for intended plants to grow.
- Trim hedges to give your garden a more neat appearance.
Other areas
- Clean the driveway, paths and concrete areas to remove dirt, grime and mould. This will give your garden a more immaculate appearance.
- You may want to avoid raking up leaves in the dry season as they act as a natural mulch that traps moisture in the soil. During the rainy season, you can remove dead leaves from the lawn and flower beds.
