Looking for a gardener in Sheffield? Now is the right time to bring in the professionals to get your garden winter-ready. So call Scape Easy.
Her are a few words about the importance of prepping your garden for winter, and why it pays to get the experts in. While late summer can be a rewarding time in the garden, many people find it hard to keep up with the work. If you’re short on time, energy, or simply prefer to let the experts take care of things, you’ll want to get a gardener in; and we’re here to help.
Late summer is perfect for tackling essential tasks that keep your garden looking its best. One of the most effective is deadheading, removing faded flowers. Not only does this keep plants tidy, but it also encourages fresh blooms, prevents unwanted self-seeding, and reduces the chance of disease. Remember to cut just above a healthy leaf using sharp tools.
Watering is equally important at this time of year, especially during drier spells. Young plants and container displays need particular attention, and it’s best to water at the base early in the morning or in the evening to reduce evaporation. For low-maintenance solutions, drip irrigation or soaker hoses can save time, but if that feels daunting, Scape Easy, your local gardener team, can set things up for you.
Late summer also means it’s harvest season. Any experienced gardener will tell you that picking ripe fruit and vegetables promptly encourages ongoing production and prevents pests from being drawn to overripe crops. Keep an eye out for anything hiding in the corners of your beds, and sow quick growers like radishes or salad leaves to keep the harvest coming into autumn.
And don’t forget about weeding. Left unchecked, weeds will quickly compete with your plants for water, nutrients and sunlight. The easiest time to tackle them is after rainfall, when the soil is soft, making roots easier to pull out. Deep-rooted weeds need careful removal to stop them coming back. Of course, a Scape Easy gardener can be on hand to take care of it for you.
Pruning and trimming are also best done now. Summer-flowering shrubs, such as fuchsias and hydrangeas, benefit from being cut back once they’ve finished blooming. Clean, sharp tools help keep plants healthy and well-shaped, while also improving airflow and reducing the risk of disease. Hedge trimming at this stage keeps everything neat and tidy too.
Finally, it’s a smart time for the gardener to think ahead and prepare for autumn planting. Whether you’re adding bulbs for a colourful spring display or planting hardy vegetables for the colder months, the work you put in now will pay off later. And for the best results, professional care can make all the difference.
If all this sounds like more work than you can spare the time or energy for, why not leave it to Scape Easy? If you require the services of a gardener in Sheffield, our small, devote team will take care of everything your garden needs, so that you can sit back and enjoy the results. Contact us today and let us bring out the best in your late summer garden.
Contact the experts at Scape Easy today! Call us on 0114 2309673 or email us at info@scapeasy.co.uk.
