Garden Redecoration

Overview

• Give an existing garden a visual lift by cleaning hard surfaces, improving soil and refreshing planting.

• Skill level 3 / 5.

• Typical duration 6–8 hours spread over a weekend.

Safety First

1. Wear cut‑resistant gloves, safety glasses and steel‑toe boots when lifting slabs or pruning.

2. Use an RCD adaptor with electric pressure‑washers and hedge‑trimmers.

3. Lift heavy bags of compost with a straight back or barrow; secure stacked materials.

4. Keep children and pets away from slippery surfaces during cleaning.

   
   

Tools & Materials

Step‑by‑Step

1. Clear and tidy the site

Why: Starting with a blank canvas reveals issues and speeds later tasks.

2. Pressure‑wash hardscape

Why: Removes algae, stains and instantly brightens patios and paths.

3. Refresh timber surfaces

Why: Stain or paint adds colour and weather protection to fences and sheds.

4. Improve soil in beds

Why: Forking in compost boosts drainage and nutrients for new plants.

5. Prune and shape existing plants

Why: Encourages healthy regrowth and prevents overcrowding.

6. Add new plants and containers

Why: Seasonal colour and focal pots provide an immediate facelift.

7. Mulch and final clean‑up

Why: Mulch suppresses weeds and gives beds a finished appearance.

Completion Checks

• Hard surfaces clean, free of slippery algae.

• Timber uniformly coated with no missed sections.

• Soil level even, beds topped with 50 mm mulch.

• Plants upright, watered and spaced for mature size.

• All waste bagged or composted; tools cleaned and stored.

When to call a pro instead

If you need extensive patio resanding, major tree surgery or complex lighting rewiring, engage a qualified landscaper or arborist with the right equipment and certifications to ensure safety and long‑lasting results.