Spring is officially here in the UK on the 20th of March, and we are so ready for it!
After a long, dark, wet and cold winter – it’s time to welcome those longer evenings and earlier mornings. And what better way to celebrate the spring sunshine than by getting our gardens in full swing ready for a (hopefully) glorious summer?!
We know that doing any sort of home renovation can be really expensive, especially if you require the help of experts. But as long as you plan ahead and follow some of our top tips, you can be sure to get your garden spring ready, no matter the budget.
Recycle Your Wood Waste
Does your garden fence, gate or shed need an upgrade? If so, then make sure you recycle your wood waste!
This is the cheapest, most efficient and environmentally-friendly way to dispose of your wood waste. Wood is one of the easiest materials to recycle and can be used for a wide variety of things.
Sell Waste Metal for Scrap
Do you have an old garden dining table and chairs that haven’t quite made it through winter?! Or perhaps you’re just ready for something new. Either way, the best way to remove any scrap metal items is to sell them!
Here at KCM, we buy scrap metal from customers throughout Rotherham, Sheffield, Doncaster, Barnsley, and beyond. We accept both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Just check out our website for a full breakdown of exactly what we can accept.
All of your metals will then be weighed out and paid for accordingly. Prices do fluctuate daily, so just get in touch with us for a free quote.
Use a Man In a Van for Bulky Waste
If you have a lot of garden waste to remove of, then your first thought may be to hire a skip for a period of time.
However, if you have bulky waste such as tree waste or shrubberies then this may take up far too much room in a skip.
Instead, our man in a van service would be a much more efficient and cost-effective service for you. And with our Luton or 7.5-tonne vans, you should be able to dispose of it all in just one journey!
Choose Recycled Aggregates
If you’re revamping your garden, then you’ll more than likely need some aggregates! These can include topsoil, sands, gravel, crushed stone, pipe bedding, and capping materials.
As they’re a recycled material, they aren’t as expensive to manufacture as quarried aggregates and so can be a great, cost-effective choice.
They can also be manufactured locally to you, meaning the cost of transportation will also be reduced.
Opt for a Low-cost Landscape
A lot of people think that landscaping your garden will cost a fortune, but there are plenty of cheap ways you can revamp your garden’s landscape!
You could easily add different layers to your garden, staggering the heights of your landscape with just pieces of timber. Creating planters in this way is also a great way to add depth to your garden, which you can then fill with beautiful flowers, plants or herbs.
You could also use decorative aggregates such as slate to add a nice finishing touch or to segregate different areas of your garden.
Make DIY Furniture
Not everyone has extra cash laying around to buy new garden furniture, so why not think about making your own?
Upcycling furniture is becoming a huge trend at the moment in the UK, and there are lots of ways you can recycle materials to make great garden furniture.
One of the most common examples is building garden sofas out of pallets that you’ll more than likely be able to source for free from local warehouses or Facebook Marketplace for example.