4 Tips to your summer garden ready on a budget

Summer is finally here, which means it’s time to get outside in the garden and start hosting friends and family for the first barbecues of the season! Here are some top tips on how to get summer garden ready and refresh your space on a budget to ensure you can make the most of the warmer months.

1. Summer garden back to basics

Start by giving your garden a general declutter and tidy up, removing any fallen leaves, outdoor toys, dead branches and litter that may have made its way into your garden over winter. 

Your greenery could do with a little TLC during this time of year. This is likely to involve re-potting, pulling out weeds from the flower beds, trimming hedges, and of course, mowing the lawns. 

2. Prepare the patio 

Jet or pressure washing the patio is a good way to give it an instant facelift, especially after a cold and grey winter. Mix any quality Patio Power Fluid (get some cheap from B&M or B&Q) with water and apply the solution to the affected surfaces. Allow 30 minutes for the liquid to work and then rinse off with water. This product is ideal for removing remove algae, mildew, mould, discolouration and dirt stains. 

3. Revamp your barbecue 

A garden party is simply not complete without the barbeque. Layers of grease and old burnt food can be a fire hazard and effect the meat’s quality, so make sure it’s cleaned thoroughly. To clean the grill, fire it up to its highest temperature setting and close the hood. Wait a few minutes, then open the lid and scrape the grates with a non-bristle metal grill brush.  Make sure you’re extra careful when cleaning so you don’t burn yourself. For troublesome spots, opt for the 

Jeyes Smart Brush Barbecue Cleaner as it can be used on all types of barbecues and utensils – but only once your appliance has cooled down. Lastly, they say looks are everything, so a mixture of soapy water should ensure the exterior is looking clean and free from grease and old sauces that have dripped down. 

4. Set the scene 

There are a number of ways to set the scene and mood to ensure you have a successful party. Most importantly, a comfy seating area is key for any garden party! Get your old garden furniture from the shed and make sure you clean it thoroughly. After all, it has been found that it can have as many germs as a bin lid, so an all-purpose cleaner such as Jeyes Fluid Multi-Purpose Disinfectant would be your best bet to get rid of all the nasties.

Add some personality with an outdoor rug, this will completely transform the seating area! Style with splashes of colour by including some quirky accents and decoration to your table setting or bright cushions / throws to your outdoor furniture.

One of the easiest ways to prepare for your party is to create the perfect summer playlist full of your favourite songs, but ensure your bluetooth speaker is fully charged to ensure it doesn’t run out of juice half way through your party!

And for the nighttime, create a relaxed ambiance with some outdoor solo lighting and fairy lights along your fences and decking. Add some cute lanterns on the trees and candles on the tables. 

Get your summer garden party playlist ready, bluetooth speakers charged and you’re party ready!