Hello World! Welcome Friends! More Americans are gardening now than ever before. It’s estimated that almost 80% of households in the US are gardening is some form, whether that’s growing their own food, having an extensive container garden, or contributing to a community garden.
With this new surge in gardeners comes a slew of questions, too. One common query is about how to clear an overgrown flower bed. How can you cut back on the weeds and new growth while keeping the integrity of your set-up?
It’s not as difficult as you may think, but it does require some tools (and some time!). Keep reading to see what you’ll need to embark on this hobby.
Acquire the Necessary Gardening Tools
Your hands are great tools when it comes to learning how to clear an overgrown flower bed, but you’ll need more!
Consider buying gardening tools to help on the job, such as:
- An edger
- A stand-up weeder
- Gardening gloves
- Trimming sheers
- A fruit picker, for removing the goods easily
- A hedge trimmer/tree pruner for scaling back growth
- Clearing tools such as a billhook saw
- A rake
- A lawnmower
- A leaf blower
You don’t necessarily need all these tools for every project, but try to slowly acquire them over time, and your garden will flourish without looking messy.
A gardening cart can also help you compile scraps and place them in the trash can or garbage bags. Of course, if you’re trimming your entire front- and backyard’s overgrowth, you may need a local trash removal service, such as those at www.samedayrubbishremoval.com.au/.
Give Yourself Some Time
These projects aren’t exactly small, so be sure to block out a nice chunk of time to get the work done. This timeframe allows you to work thoroughly and smartly, rather than quickly and sporadically. You don’t want to damage any progress your gorgeous garden has made.
If you don’t have the time to maintain your garden, you may need to consider hiring a professional landscaper. Doing so provides you the benefit of a beautiful green space without the additional work.
Consider Various Edging Techniques
You may be able to simply edge your garden with an edger and leave it at that. Of course, there are a variety of other methods that can contain your green area.
For example, you can fill any empty spaces with mulch, or even edge your area with rocks, stones, or fences. Other ideas include a raised bed border, a paver border made with edging stones, or even a metal garden border (which is nearly invisible!).
Prune and Maintain Regularly
One of the most natural things you can do (once you’ve cut the overgrowth) is to regularly maintain the space by pruning and weeding in smaller bouts.
Take time to check in on your garden, perhaps beginning with once a week when you have a moment. Alter from there, depending on the speed of your garden’s growth. Spend an hour or less getting rid of the extras, and you may not need to undergo such an extensive process next time.
Now You Know How to Clean an Overgrown Flower Bed!
And there you have it—using these guidelines, you should be well on your way to having a beautiful, lush space that doesn’t look overly messy or cluttered.
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