The Centre Fold Project

Gardening can be messy work, and with so many factors combined against you (weeds, weather, dead foliage, etc.) it can be hard to keep your garden looking nice and tidy. We’ve provided some ideas to help you keep your garden looking in tip-top shape this season!

Looking for the quick tody results:

1. Use fake or artifical grass (Benefits of artifical grass)
2. 15 minutes each day! 
3. Keeping halthy soil
4. Pruning and cleaning as you go!

Daily work One reason our gardens can get so messy is that we don’t spend enough time tending to its needs. Or, rather, we don’t spend enough consistent time. It is better to spend a little time each day (even just 10 minutes) than a big chunk of time once a week or every other week. And besides, it is much easier to feel the motivation to work in the garden when you know you don’t have to spend a ton of time! Daily and consistent care will keep the garden looking its best -- and it will allow your garden to produce its best results.


Soil Healthy soil can really contribute to a clean and vibrant-looking garden! Keeping your soil healthy will not only add a fresher look to your garden (it won’t look so dry and dull), but it will also reduce the number of weeds that tend to spring up during this time of year. You can maintain your soil’s health in several ways:

• pH Test: One way to see exactly what your soil needs is to get a pH test. This will tell you what nutrients are lacking and which ones aren’t needed!
• Compost: Composting is a great way to recycle, and an even better way to improve your soil! Any kind of organic compost matter will add nutrients that your soil cannot get anywhere else. It will improve the soil’s texture and its ability to retain water.
• Mulch: This will keep the weeds at bay, and keep your soil well hydrated. It also will spice up a garden’s look!

Pruning/Cleanup Now is not the best time to prune because your trees and bushes are budding and growing leaves. However, just keep in mind that pruning can add a nice touch to your garden and yard. Even though now is not the time to prune, it is always a great time to trim down anything that might be wilting or dying! Remove any dead plants or foliage that are clogging up your garden and yard. Keeping dead plants inside your garden will distract from the other plants -- you always want your garden to look and feel as lively as possible.

Maintain your yard Keeping your yard in good shape will boost the whole environment around your garden, thus already making your garden look better! When a yard looks nice, the garden automatically looks nicer. Make sure that you mow fairly often and keep your grass healthy, hydrated, and happy. Also, clean your patios and outdoor furniture such as chairs and tables.

This will add a finishing touch to a great-looking garden and yard!