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Here’s how to keep your garden looking with minimum effort

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Summer’s in full swing

That means it’s the time for BBQs, garden parties, digging ice cream out of the freezer and enjoying it out in the sun.

That can take its toll on your outdoor space. But it doesn’t have to.

B&Q is here to help you make sure your garden stays looking great with minimal time and effort, meaning your outdoor space will stay looking fresh all year long.

Here’s how to make a big impact with no fuss.

Keep your fences and furniture looking fresh
A lick of paint on your fences and furniture will help keep your garden looking bright and inviting all summer long. Pick coordinating shades, stick to one colour, or choose an accent piece – a portion of your fence, or one piece of outdoor seating – to make your garden shine.

Just make sure you choose a paint that’ll keep your garden looking fresh all year round.

Cuprinol Garden Shades in seagrass will instantly brighten up an outdoor space with a pop of teal, and stay vibrant through any weather.

Or, if you’ve got your heart set on one colour you’ve found, try Valspar Exterior Wood and Metal Paint (from £29 at B&Q) – which can be matched to any colour you fancy.

From masonry to wood and metal, B&Q’s paint range is durable, long-lasting and easy to clean. They’re a great way to give surfaces additional protection.

Protect your decking
You’d be surprised what a difference a well-preserved deck makes, and how dreary wood can look when it’s not properly taken care of.

Give your wood a total refresh of colour and guard it from the elements throughout the summer with a coat of Ronseal Ultimate Decking Stain in Stone Grey.

Once your decking is all primed and painted, keep it clear of dirt and dust by picking out the ideal pressure washer.

Check in on your foliage
You’ve spent time planting all manner of flowers and plants, so don’t let them go to waste.

Keep an eye out for any need to prune, weed, or water.

Pick up a new Hozelock 2 in 1 Freestanding Reel and Hose (£32) or an old school watering can like the Ward Green Plastic Watering Can ( £5.18 at B&Q) to remind you to pop outside and give your plants a sprinkle. Or grab a water butt that collects rainwater (£25) – the perfect way to make the most of the UK’s temperamental weather.

Remember that different plants need different care, so it’s a wise idea to have a read of the best watering system for each part of your garden.

Keep your lawn neat
The quickest way to make your garden look a little sharper: A quick once-over with the lawnmower every few weeks.

Nothing makes a garden look neglected like overgrown grass. Get outside in the sun and speed through your trimming with a Mac Allister lawnmower.

If your garden’s looking a touch unruly, it might be time to invest in a grass trimmer or brushcutter – check out our guide to finding the right one for your garden.

Lawn looking a bit patchy? Don’t stress. Westland Aftercut (£6.91) is a lawn feed that also kills moss and weeds – it will get your garden looking glorious in the space of a week.

Trim those hedges
What’s more satisfying than cutting through all those overgrown branches?

Speed through the bulk of the task with a high-power Mac Allister Easycut hedge trimmer (£38), then shape the finer details with a pair of Verve Hedge Sheers (£13.64) and an easy-to-use Fiskars Powergear Bypass Pruner (£27).

Not sure which tool to use for the look you’re after? We’ve got you covered with a beginner’s guide.

For everything you need to keep your garden looking great this summer, head to your local B&Q or visit diy.com. Try the click and collect service to get a headstart on your planning.