New Year Resolutions and Plans For Your Garden
January is the perfect time to start fresh and begin tackling those infamous New Year’s resolutions. However, you’re more likely to stick to resolutions you enjoy, and if that includes gardening, you’re in luck. Whether you’re new to gardening or have years of experience under your belt, here are some New Year’s resolutions perfect for those with a green thumb:
Resolution #1: Garden for Well-being
It’s well-known that gardening has amazing benefits for your mental and physical health, and designing a garden that offers a peaceful and restful space for you to enjoy throughout the seasons will do wonders for your health and happiness. When gardening for well-being, here are a few aspects to pay attention to:
Add Comfortable Seating: Appreciate the beauty of your hard work by investing in comfortable seating. Add it to your favourite spot in your garden for a more tranquil experience.
Engage The Senses: Incorporate fragrant plants or a water feature if you love the sound of running water. Having these elements can help you refocus and drown out the hum of a busy day.
Be Sustainable: There’s something satisfying about being surrounded by things you’ve created by hand. If you can, try to make rather than buy. For example, grow your own vegetables or tackle small DIY projects such as building a wooden birdhouse.
Resolution #2: Rethink The Traditional Lush Lawn
Many homeowners are reconsidering the traditional concept of a lush lawn and have begun exploring the benefits of artificial grass as a modern and low-maintenance alternative. Synthetic turf presents an appealing solution that reduces the need for regular watering and mowing while ensuring you have a green and pristine lawn year-round. This low-maintenance alternative allows you to spend less time doing yard work and more time frolicking in your gorgeous garden with your family. Recent technologies have also ensured that artificial grass looks and feels like the real thing, making it all too easy for you to forget that you’re kicking the ball around on synthetic grass. Embracing artificial grass provides an innovative approach to landscaping, allowing you to refocus your attention on creating an outdoor space that you love without the hassle of endless yard work.
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Resolution #3: Elevate Your Garden With Your Maintenance Package
If you’ve already ticked off your New Year’s Resolution of installing artificial grass, you may want to add “Maintenance Package” to the list. Easigrass™ products are designed and tested to withstand the best and worst of the weather, making it the ultimate low-maintenance natural lawn alternative. However, to keep your artificial lawn in tip-top condition year-round, some maintenance is required. Thankfully, our expert team is on hand to provide you with a lawn maintenance plan that suits your budget and needs. You won’t have to lift a finger! Whether you’re getting your garden ready for a garden party or spring, our Easi-Makeover covers everything from the removal of old waste to checking all seam joints, sand infill levels and edging details.
Find out more about our maintenance package and keep your artificial grass spick-and-span throughout the year!
Resolution #4: Do It Yourself!
Love getting your hands dirty? While the experienced Easigass™ team is always ready to lend a helping hand, we offer amazing products that allow you to handle the maintenance of our artificial lawn by yourself. Take advantage of our new artificial grass cleaning products that help reduce any odour and help remove dirt or debris that has developed on your lawn.
Hosepipe Cleaning Kit: Our kit provides an easi way for you to clean and freshen up your lawn. This cleaning kit is complete with three concentrate cleaners and a hosepipe attachment, allowing you to clean your lawn with ease.
Concentrate Cleaner: A low foam concentrate cleaner that’s specially developed for use on artificial grass, is a deep cleaner that helps remove dust, dirt, stains and debris.
Multipurpose Cleaning Spray: If you’re looking for a cleaning spray for the daily maintenance of your artificial grass, then look no further. This intensive alkaline ready-to-use cleaner is perfect for smaller gardens and pet owners. Formulated with special nanoparticles that give an intensive prolonged cleaning over time, even with the presence of pets. Enjoy a fresh-smelling garden every day!
Maintenance Rake: The perfect product for removing leaves and debris, while also lifting fibres and ensuring your grass always looks great.
Resolution #5: Encourage Wildlife
Hedgehogs, sparrows and the vital honeybee are amongst an array of species that are on the decline in the UK. However, encouraging wildlife in your garden by providing shelter and food might help to boost these numbers and contribute to the overall well-being of the local ecosystem. Here are a few simple to incorporate this into your garden in 2024:
Add border & planters: Adding pollen-rich plants will attract crucial pollinators such as honeybees and butterflies while also providing shelter and food for birds through seeds and inviting insects.
Avoid Pesticides & Herbicides: Minimise the use of harmful chemicals such as pesticides and herbicides, as they can harm beneficial insects and disrupt the natural balance of your garden. Consider using natural alternatives or integrated pest management techniques.
Resolution #6: Invest in Your Favourite Plants
A great resolution to have is making your garden look and feel like a paradise. With artificial grass ticked off your list, you’re already halfway there to create a relaxing oasis for you and your family. There is a range of wonderful plants that complement the aesthetics of artificial grass, adding to the beauty of your outdoor space but here are a few suggestions in case you get stumped:
Low-Maintenance Ground Cover Plants: Plants like sedum, thyme, or creeping Jenny can create a lush ground cover around the edges of the artificial grass.
Drought-Tolerant Plants: Consider succulents or drought-resistant plants to maintain a cohesive and water-efficient landscape.
Potted Plants: Place potted plants strategically around your artificial grass area to add colour and flexibility to the design.
Evergreen Shrubs: Plants like boxwood or lavender can provide year-round greenery, adding a touch of natural beauty to the artificial lawn.
Creating a Lush Paradise in the New Year
If you’re ready to enjoy a lush and vibrant outdoor space this year, investing in artificial grass provides the ultimate solution. Easigrass™ offers a range of award-winning grass products to suit your needs and ensures you enjoy a low-maintenance alternative that allows you to focus on ticking off your garden resolutions this year.
Chat with us and find out how we can help you create an outdoor space you’ll love this year!