1 If you\u2019re looking for colour inspiration in the garden, think about the colours you already enjoy in the house before heading to the garden centre.<\/p>\n
2 To help the garden look good all year round, plant plenty of evergreens and supplement these with perennials that will come back year after year.<\/p>\n
3 Maintenance doesn\u2019t need to be a chore. Weed-suppressant membranes put down in borders, which you can cut and plant through, will keep them tidy all year round with zero maintenance.<\/p>\n
4 Don\u2019t be afraid of artificial lawns. If your lifestyle does not give the time to spare to mow, there are some remarkably good artificial options on the market.<\/p>\n
5 Nourish gardens and containers with time-release fertilisers that continue feeding plants for long periods.<\/p>\n
6 Freshening up your outdoor space by washing down old and weary-looking garden furniture and giving it a fresh coat of paint can help transform a garden.<\/p>\n
7 Add fresh mulch to your borders every year to keep weeds down and help the soil retain water, so you can water less.<\/p>\n
8 Don\u2019t let the decisions you made last year restrict you now: you can always move things around and replant and repaint if you have changed your mind.<\/p>\n
9 If you can get out in the garden after a heavy shower, the weeds will put up much less resistance. Even deep-rooted dandelions pull up easily from wet soil.<\/p>\n
10 Wait to prune evergreens, such as boxwood, until they\u2019ve produced most of their new growth. That way you won\u2019t have to tackle them again until next year.<\/p>\n
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