The bank holiday may have passed, but the good weather appears to be here to stay for a while. With temperatures soaring up to the high twenties and beyond, it's an excellent time to get thinking about your garden furniture before summer is officially underway. After all, it's rare that we get such a good opportunity to lounge out in the sun - make the most of it with a couple of tips and furnishing advice to get your garden ready for summer.
Spruce Up For Summer
The best place to begin is with a good old tidy. If you have decking or a patio, give it a sweep and thorough wash-down, or if possible, a pressure wash to free it of any grime that has accumulated across the winter months. Next, get your gardening gloves out and consider weeding to bring your garden back to life, and trim back encroaching bushes where needed to maximise sunlight and space. We all love a natural look, but when it comes to the summer time, it’s a good idea to trim these back so that your grass and any plants can get the sunlight they need to flourish.
Next up, mowing. As the most popular and straightforward method, assuming you prefer the neat look of a freshly mown lawn, this is the simplest way to spruce up your garden without necessarily going all out. Make sure to keep to tidy lines (or don’t!), going over any missed areas and collecting up any clumps of shorn grass that escape to prevent needing to do a clean-up afterwards.
Consider Your Hosting Needs
For many, the summer months come hand-in-hand with hosting; maybe you’re looking forward to al-fresco entertainment, from barbecues to garden parties. If your outdoor hosting capabilities are a little limited, perhaps due to lacking the appropriate furniture, it’s a fantastic time to look into finding the perfect pieces for your garden. Remember, these will become part of your space once the parties are over, so ensure that whatever you decide to go for is to your needs and liking.
It’s wise to consider layouts and the requirements of your space before ordering; you need adequate space to host your guests, whilst also guaranteeing that the pieces fit seamlessly into everyday garden use. Your pieces should be resistant to UK weather of course - we’re prone to having consistent spells of wind and rain throughout the less fair-weathered seasons, so durability is a must.
Set Up and Decorate
Now, the fun begins! As your space should be rejuvenated with a good tidying and organisation, and complemented with sturdy and favourable garden furnishing, it’s time for the finishing touches. Whether it’s a collection of new plant pots to replace worn or broken ones, or a lightweight throw blanket for nights beneath a lamplit pergola, these small touches will make your summer rejuvenation feel complete. The garden ranges at NCF Living are designed for versatility, blending into garden styles both conventional and contemporary, and pair perfectly with additional decor.
Feeling ready to get going with your garden refurb? We’ve got you covered with our garden furniture, versatile and durable for the volatile UK seasons and available for delivery in just 7 days. If we've caught your attention, shop with us online now at NCF Living, or visit us at any of our 24 stores nationwide - we can’t wait to welcome you.
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