With its longer days and warmer temperatures, summer is the top growing season for most plant species. It’s also a great time for landscaping projects, particularly if you’re thinking of laying a new lawn or planting new trees.
At this time of year, you can also be outside and enjoy the fruits of all your gardening labours, from vibrant floral blooms to fruit and veg harvests. Equally, use the season to observe this space closely, develop a deeper understanding of what your plants need and make any tweaks and adjustments as necessary. Make the time to watch wildlife, including bees and butterflies, which are more active in summer. Summer is the perfect time to think ahead, and adding a First Tunnels polytunnel is a great way to keep your fruit and vegetable garden growing for longer.
In early to midsummer, propagate plants from softwood cuttings, while later in the season you can plant autumn bulbs.
Here’s what else you can do:
**1.)** **Reassess your outdoor furniture**
As summer warms up and you spend more time outdoors, reassess your outdoor furniture to be sure it optimises your garden’s look and functionality so that you have a great space in which to relax and entertain.
Cantilever parasol offer many advantages. These parasols allow you to make the most of all available space, with their 360-degree easy rotation. They are also incredibly versatile as they can be moved precisely into position as the sun washes across a garden. They provide convenient, pop-up solutions to accommodating everyone you need to.
These models are sturdy and stylish with longevity, potentially, to last for decades. These parasols come with a heavy-duty granite base and have been designed with all weather conditions in mind, not just summer. They are designed to withstand harsh sunlight, summer wind and rain so you can also leave them outside all year round if you wish.
**2.)** **Shift that pesky tree stump**
There could be any number of reasons why you need tree stump removal or grinding. For a start, old tree remains are a potential health and safety nightmare and trip hazard. Plus there’s the possibility of pest infestations and root rot. Grinding to ground level also means you clear the area for planting or lawn care. Removing the remains of a tree this way is permanent, since you also remove the root system.
Summer is again a good time of year, since it typically provides the best weather conditions for decomposition. The warmer temperatures and higher moisture levels speed up the natural breakdown of wood, plus the process of returning nutrients to the soil becomes faster. So, in turn, you claim back the space the tree occupied more quickly, and can get on with using it as you wish.
**3.)** **Material choices**
Summer is also generally an excellent time for hardscaping projects including patios, walkways, driveways and decking, as the warm conditions allow these features to dry out and settle.
If you’re planning a new landscaping element like this, think about what materials to use. Natural walling stone, for example, is a natural rock known for its strength. It withstands foot traffic and the elements, so natural walling stone is, unsurprisingly, hugely popular.
You’ll find this material offers a raft of benefits, from the variety of colours, styles and sizes in which it is available, allowing for varied design choices, to the fact that it needs very little maintenance once in place. Additionally, the natural stone can handle extreme weather conditions including rain, snow, and ice without damage so not only is it able to protect your home, but it’s also a low-maintenance, stylish choice.
Natural stone surfaces can be easily cleaned and maintained, making it less likely for allergens to accumulate. This characteristic is particularly advantageous for households with pets or individuals prone to allergies, as it helps create a cleaner, healthier living space