For spring beginning to take its first steps, it is time to start cleansing your garden of all the unwarranted winter rubble which has piled up over the previous months. Why not start at the front; the patio.
Stones, tiles, plants, flowers and your patio’s other once attractive amenities would have probably lost their zeal over the winter months. But do not be alarmed, with a few nifty tools and a spare weekend, your patio will be appear as good as new.
Start by sifting through your patio furniture. Keep to one side all the pieces which are still in good shape whilst piling any suspect looking furniture. It may be time to throw out some chairs which haven’t survived the winter as well as hoped.
Now fetch your broom and give your soon-to-be masterpiece a strong sweep. Ideally, use a broom especially made for the use in the outside. Remember to sweep deep into the corners where any leaves and dirt may try to be hiding. Next it’s time to fetch the garden gloves and search for the weeds. Try not to cut corners here as scan all cracks and crevices as weeds grow and spread which can disastrous knock on effects. The patio tiles can heave which can create further problems if water slips under the tiles and starts eroding the sandy soil which support the patio tiles.
Water is also certain to slip under once you reach the next phase of project patio; Power Clean.
Up until this point you all your hard work will not be too visible, but after you buy or rent a steam cleaner you can finish the job with ease. Be disciplined with yourself at this stage. It can be immensely satisfying to spray all the dirt and stains from your patio at such force, but be careful not to kill off any plants if you have
Once the patio is clean enough to eat your dinner off, you are pretty much there. Perhaps a purchase or two to replace the winter furniture casualties and then you are done.
You new patio ready for the seasons ahead!
