The Easiest Ways To Declutter Your Garden Almost Instantly

A garden is a wondrous space in anyone's yard, but it's easy for it to gather clutter and start looking untidy. Clearing out your garden doesn't have to be a daunting and time-consuming task, however. In fact, you'll only need a few minutes to tackle the easiest ways to declutter your garden. Simply get rid of specialized products for plants you no longer own, duplicate tools, and any expired items.

Gardeners often feature a special plant in their yards that has specialized care requirements. If that's been the case for you in the past, you likely have leftover fertilizers or other products dedicated to the care of that plant. This is a good time to toss what you no longer need. To dispose of old pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers safely, contact your local waste management facility.

It's also incredibly easy to end up with duplicate gardening tools — an issue every gardener deals with at some point. Having more than one of the same tool just takes up unnecessary space. If you've got two versions of a tool, throw the oldest one away. If they're both in decent shape, keep the one you like best and donate the other to a thrift store or local organization. Additionally, you may have expired items lying around, like potting soil, bulbs, fertilizers, herbicides, and even garden seeds might expire. That all amounts to a bunch of useless clutter that you don't need.

Once you have more time, there are additional ways to declutter and spruce up your garden. These other tasks are also simple and not extensively time-consuming. First, gather up any trash or debris that's made it's way into your garden, such as broken or cracked pots that can't be used anymore, dead plants, and fallen branches. As you work, collect any organic scraps to start a compost bin, which will yield better soil and, in turn, better crops in your garden. If you're new to composting, take heed of Martha Stewart's do's and don'ts for starting a compost bin for beginners.

This is also a good time to clean out your gardening shed, if you have one. Sweep it out, organize your gardening tools, label your gear, and make a quick note of any repairs it may need. While you're organizing, take the opportunity to clean and disinfect your gardening tools. Next, clean off any stepping stones, garden furniture, landscaping rocks, and shed exteriors. A hose or power washer clears away mildew, dust, algae, leaves, or bugs that have been gathering and makes everything look tidy and beautiful.

It's all about setting yourself up for success in your garden and making maintenance easy. Everyone's yard is different, so feel free to spread out these tasks over multiple days, and create your own battle plan for regular maintenance. Your garden will look fantastic in no time.