Garden Jobs to Do Whilst the Weather is Good

This is the time of year to spend time out in the garden, and as well as having fun, it is also a good time to get on with all of those garden maintenance jobs that you have to do whilst the weather is good.

If you are planning to get out and do some work in the garden, here are some of the things that you might want to do whilst the weather is good…

Washing Patio and Decking Areas – If you have a patio area or decking in your garden, whilst the weather is good it is the perfect time to give it a good wash. Dirt and grime can build up on these areas making it unpleasant and also leading to the growth of algae and weeds in the cracks, so whilst the weather is warm and dry you can give it a good clean and get rid of any weeds if necessary.

Repairing and Painting the Fence – This is also a good time to sort out a fence that has seen better days. If it needs any structural repairs then you can go to a timber merchants like this timber merchants Portsmouth based supplier to get the wood that you need. When it is dry, it is also a good time to treat it with a weatherproof treatment and to paint it if you want to give it a new look.

Care for the Pond – At this time of the year life in the pond is thriving, but to make sure that it continues to do so there are things you can do to help. Get rid of excess pond weeds that will take up the oxygen and also get rid of any algae that is growing in the pond.

Take Care of Bird Feeders – Now is also a busy time for birds that are rearing their young, so keeping the bird feeders topped up really helps them. You should also keep the feeders and bird tables clean to prevent the risk of illness to the birds, but make sure that you use a suitable cleaning product to ensure that they are not harmed.

Feed the Lawn – If you have a lawn, regular mowing as well as feeding it regularly will help it to look its best. If there is a long spell of hot weather keep it well watered.