Welcome to the Irish summer: waiting around for a dry spell to mow the lawn. It's not ideal but we are often forced to mow the lawn while it's wet. Follow these tips for the best results. Sharpen blades for a clean cut. Raise mower blades to the highest setting.
Why should you hire someone to maintain your business or business park grounds? Simple, grounds maintenance has some great benefits. Safety. Less chance of loitering or vandalism. Attracts attention. Entices customers. Encourages new businesses. Creates a good first impression.
August is the month when you mostly get to sit back and enjoy the garden after all the work of the previous months. Just keep up with these 4 small tasks to keep things blooming. Check hanging baskets and water them regularly. Continue to feed flowers. Spray for pests and diseases.
A patio can be brought alive with the right paving slabs. But deciding which ones are right is the tough part. You must consider colour, shape, style and pattern. Also decide whether you would like natural or man-made stone. Oakleaf Landscaping can help you see what's right for your space.
It's the best time to think about planting trees & thinking about tree surgery. Irish winters can be hard on plants and trees so you'll need to think about hardy ones that will last through the wind and frost. As a first line of defence around your property, plant tough, native hedgerow and trees that will protect your property and look good.
We all love trees. But in a garden setting we often have to cut them back. Pruning trees brings many advantages: Allows for new growth by getting rid of deseased and damaged branches. Allows for better air circulation and light. Reduces height. Lower branches won't obstruct any more.
Our gardens are filling up with falling leaves so the rest of October is about tidying them up. Clear leaves from paths and patios onto the lawn with a leaf blower. Use the lawnmower to shred them and collect them up at least once a week. Autumn leaves are great for the compost heap.
Leylandii trees are the most popular trees to plant for hedging. Sometimes they get bad press but their benefits often outweigh the negatives. They are fast growing and pretty much grow in most soils and conditions. They're easy to mold into a hedge that gives screening and security.
Now that winter has arrived it's time to feed the birds. Garden bird feeders can add great colour and interest to your outdoor space. With a little care and attention bird feeding can be an educational and entertaining way to enjoy the garden during the coldest months.
The new year is a great time to take a fresh look at your garden and decide on improvements. Here's some new year's resolutions for your garden: Trim back light-blocking trees. Think ahead to Spring colour for early planting of shrubs and flowers. Sort out winter damage to lawns.