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As summer rolls around, attention starts to turn to preparing our outdoor spaces for those annual garden parties and family BBQs. But if it’s your turn to host, you may be feeling under pressure to get your garden looking prim and proper. If so, we’ve put together a list of things you need to consider when giving your garden a deep clean for summer.
1.Water and Mow Your Lawn
Your lawn is one of the most noticeable areas of your garden, and a poorly maintained lawn will be the first thing that catches the eye of your visitors. On the other hand, a perfect lawn will have the opposite effect, so it’s well worth putting time into your lawn in the weeks leading up to a garden party.
Focus on watering your garden early in the mornings or later in the evenings to prevent evaporation. If you live in countries where rainfall is common, make sure you are factoring this into your watering so your lawn is not being overwatered.
You may think that mowing your lawn as close as possible to an event is the best solution, but this isn’t actually the case. Mowing a lawn 24-48 hours before a garden party is enough time for it to look fresh, but also gives the clippings time to settle. You’ll also want to bag up any clippings on the day of your event, so your lawn is looking at its absolute best for when any guests arrive.
Give some last-minute attention to the border of your lawn too. Anywhere your lawn meets a border or garden edge should be tidied up to leave your garden looking in pristine condition. For an added touch of elegance, incorporating a pond fountain can serve as a stunning focal point and enhance the tranquil ambiance of your garden.
2.Shaping Hedges & Shrubs
If your garden has hedges and shrubs, you should put a considerable amount of time into shaping them before hosting an outdoor event. You’ll first need to identify and remove any dead branches. A useful tip is to keep these to one side if you plan on starting a fire.
Next, focus on shaping your hedges. If you have no experience with this or you have a particularly large garden, you may want to hire a professional to do this job for you. However, this is a job that you can perform yourself. A cost-effective solution could be to rent a hedge trimmer if it isn’t an item that you plan on using regularly.
If you do tackle this step yourself, be warned that it will leave you with clippings that need to be tidied up, adding another job to your already long list of garden tasks. Do the same with any shrubs, leaving them levelled off or rounded. Again, this could be performed by a professional if your garden needs to be tidied to a high standard.
3.Jetwash Patio and Surfaces
A big part of your summer clean-up should focus on cleaning external surfaces; this could make or break the look of your garden. Start by clearing objects off surfaces so you can clean the whole area of the surface you are cleaning.
If you have any particular dirty areas, such as oil or grease stains, start by giving them some special attention by treating them with a specialist cleaning product. If larger areas of your decking have been dirtied, you may need to treat with decking stripper before continuing your deep clean.
Once your surfaces are in a condition you are happy with, use a jetwash safely to remove any excess dirt from the surface. For delicate areas, make sure you are using a low setting to ensure you are not damaging surfaces like garden decking.
It can be wise not to leave this until the last minute, as your garden surfaces will need time to dry. Leaving this until the day before your garden event means you run the risk of leaving your patio and decking to dry in unfavourable weather. Instead, complete this task at the start of the week, but make sure you are not dirtying your clean surfaces as the week goes on.
4.Clean Pots & Ornaments
Move on to any pots and ornaments that you have cleared from external surfaces. After all, there’s no point going through the effort of cleaning garden surfaces only to cover them with dirty plant pots. Start by removing any loose dirt with a brush or rag before giving a deeper clean with warm, soapy water.
As you clean any pots and ornaments, inspect them for cracks and broken items. Again, you may want to complete this task early on in the week so you have enough time to replace any broken items that you do come across.
5.Clean Outdoor Accessories
These days, garden accessories can take centre stage at outdoor parties. Whether it’s an all-singing and dancing BBQ or a luxurious garden furniture set that will host your guests’ conversations, these must be in immaculate condition if you want your garden to look its best.
If you’ll be using one, there’s a strong chance that you’ll need to clean your BBQ ahead of your event. Inspect the different parts for food stains and rust, which may have accumulated from previous uses. When the BBQ is off, scrub the grates with warm, soapy water and use baking soda to tackle any particularly tough stains. Don’t forget to wipe down the exterior too as this will be the most noticeable part to your guests.
Many modern gardens have fire pits, and these can become a gathering area at evening events once the sun starts to set. Make sure you check over your pit if you have one and remove any lingering ash and grime.
Do the same for any garden furniture. This will likely be where your guest spend a large part of their time, so give any furniture a thorough clean beforehand. This includes wiping down frames, washing cushions and covering furniture once it has been cleaned.
6.Remove Weeds and Prune Flowers
One of your final tasks should be to remove any weeds and give your flowers a final touch-up. Have a walk around your garden the day before your event to spot any weeds that have emerged before removing them.
Also, keep an eye out for any dead flowers that need a little trim and pruning, too. Just make sure you are cleaning pruners in between plants to avoid spreading diseases.
7.Clear Debris
Cleaning your garden will likely lead to more mess in the form of leaves, clippings and other debris. For a final check, take a walk around your garden with a brush and clear any debris that has built up. If your garden has accumulated a particularly large amount of mess, a leaf blower can help to speed up this task.
Final Thoughts
Your idea of a deep clean may differ from someone else’s, and it all depends on what kind of event you’re preparing for. Not to mention your climate; high amounts of rainfall throw up certain cleaning challenges, as does a lack of it!
However you approach your deep clean, be sure to give it a final check before your guests arrive. And remember, not everyone is judging your garden as scrutinously as you!
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