Now that the beautiful days of summer are finally upon us (and hopefully here to stay) you’ve probably already made it out into your garden to clear away the overgrowth and do some weeding. But maybe you’re stuck for inspiration and tips for what to do next. Garden Creation Services, the leading landscape contractor in Loughborough, has some ideas to keep you garden blooming and healthy for the next few months (and the rest of the year!).

Look for inspiration in other places

Visit garden shows and nurseries in Leicester to see what catches your eye. Visit an old country house and have a look at their beautifully manicured gardens. Even take a look in your local park – it will have some native plants and flowers that will take easily to your garden. Take photos if possible, particularly if an unusual design catches your eye. There are also local garden tours in various places, put one on your list to visit.

Make a plan

There’s no point in starting the garden without a plan, otherwise you could end up with a disorganised mess with splotches of colour. If anything needs to be replaced, snap a pic on your phone so that you won’t forget when you visit a Leicester nursery. Take a critical look at the placement of your plants – whether you need a bigger one over there, or that one takes up too much space. If you want to move some plants around, it may be best to wait until autumn, but make a plan now.

Cooling effects

When the temperature is at an all time high, can you get any shade? Plant a tree or large shrub to create some relief, and add some small chairs or a bench so that you can read there. If you don’t like that idea then consider a portable water feature – the evaporation of the water will provide some moisture in the air and the sound of running water is always soothing in a garden. Quick-growing vines on an arbour are another lovely idea to create some shade.

Add some colour

If you’ve got containers for your plants, maybe step outside the normal rust-coloured ones and add some colour. A hot trend for summer 2018, fluoro colours are in, but you can try pastels or bold primary colours and still add vibrancy to your garden. Add some petunias and replace tired old plants with some local varieties that will flourish all year round. Place containers in borders or in areas where there is a gap for the best effect.

Think of the bees

Birds and bees are vital for the pollination of your plants. Attract a diversity of wildlife to your garden with native plants and varieties that will draw them in. There are some speciality wildflower mixes that look great and grow quickly. A landscape contractor in Leicester, such as Garden Creation Services, can help advise on what’s best for your garden

Expert Gardening Services in Leicester

If you’re looking for cheap gardening services in Leicester, look no further than Garden Creation Services.  Enquire within at 1000 Loughborough Road, Rothley, Leicester LE7 7NL or call us in

Leicester on 0116 230 1617 or Loughborough on 01509 890 402.