Top Ten Small Changes for Big Impact

1. Cut and edge your lawn
A lawn can often be the largest feature of the garden and is frequently the most overlooked. Regular mowing and edging can help reduce the weeds, thicken the turf and greatly improve the appearance of your lawn and therefore your garden.

2. Pressure wash paving/walling
This is an easy way to remove moss and dirt from paving, walls, terraces or any hard standing area and can quickly brighten up your space.

3. Apply wood preservative to fences and timber buildings
Wood will quickly become weathered and rotten, but investing a little time treating timber with a preservative will give it a much longer life.

4. Apply contact weed killer to weeds in planting areas
Applying weed killer to weeds early on will prevent spread and keep them under control. One application should be enough or you may need to revisit problem areas. Either way, treating the problem early on is the easiest way to keep planting areas looking tidy.

5. Cut hedges
A well cut hedge gives a "well looked after" appearance to any garden. With the right tools this is a rewarding job, with attractive results.

6. Prune and cut back planting as required
Regular pruning will stimulate new growth and produce healthy, attractive plants.

7. Fertilise lawn
Fertilising will promote healthier growth and give noticeable results you can enjoy in the garden.

8. Clear leaves, sweep paved surfaces/driveway
As you enjoy a Spring Clean and a tidy home why not apply the same in the garden? Sweeping and clearing leaves can give the garden a new lease of life.

9. Install membrane, gravel or mulch planting areas
This will also keep weeds at bay and the mulch will reduce watering during the summer.

10. Revitalise existing areas
New plants will add colour and height to an existing unused area thereby creating new vistas.