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Life has changed drastically for many of us over the past few months. Just at the beginning of the year, hardly anyone could have predicted that a virus would spread across the world, causing a pandemic and lockdown situations in most countries. We’re spending increasing amounts of time in our homes, as we are being encouraged to stay in place unless we’re key workers or need to go out for essentials, such as food or medication. With spending so much more time in our homes, and not knowing how much longer this situation will pan out for, it’s probably a good idea to spend a little time sprucing up your outdoor space. Here are a few steps you can take to achieve this and create an extremely appealing time to spend a little time safely outdoors over the next few months.
Bring In a Gardener
If there are any gardeners operating in your area and they are able to access and work independently in your garden without coming into contact with you (perhaps they can take payment through bank transfer or Paypal), you may be able to ask them to overhaul your garden. This will prove to be particularly useful if your backyard has grown overgrown and unmanageable over the winter months. They’ll be able to complete all the work it takes to get your outdoor space looking great. Tasks could include cutting the grass, trimming the edges with a strimmer and pulling weeds as a basic. They could also complete special requests, such as digging out flower beds, pruning trees and anything else you might need.
Plan for the Future
There may be jobs that you can’t carry out right now, but could have completed in the future once this situation has passed. Now, however, is a great time to plan and decide upon exactly what you actually want. Browse your options. Whether this is using a Deck Company to set up some decking for you to lounge on, having a water feature fitted or having some sort of patio laid down to reduce the amount of grass in your space and minimise future maintenance. You can start scoping out great providers with plenty of positive recommendations.
Do a Little DIY
Of course, you can do plenty to get started on your backyard work too. It’s time to get green fingered! Just make sure to be extra careful when handling tools or other equipment you’re not used to handling. Now isn’t the time to have to visit a doctor or hospital – both institutions whose services are in extremely high demand at the moment. Who knows? You could find that you develop an extremely enjoyable hobby. Make your own hanging baskets. Set up bird feeders.
These are just a few different things you can do to significantly improve on your outdoor space. It’s definitely coming up to the season for it. So, get started now to get ahead of the game!
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