Gardening enthusiasts get their outside space ready for summer

SUMMER has arrived in Wicklow and across the county households are hard at work ensuring their gardens and properties are looking their best.

From power-washing to weeding, planting and paving, there is lots to be done before the holiday season.

While it took a long time for the winter weather to say farewell this year, it seems that conditions have turned for the better.

Across the county, an array of first class retailers and service providers are available to tend to all your summer gardening needs whether you need advice, equipment or help on planning the outdoor space of your dreams.

Regardless of the size of your space, there is plenty that can be done to maximise the space you have and make it summer-ready.

With many gardening events taking place in the coming weeks, including the national Bloom festival on the June bank holiday weekend in Dublin, Wicklow residents will not be short on inspiration.

Whether you are in the market for a top of the range barbecue, outdoor gardening tools or ornaments or simply some bright bedding plants to brighten up your deck or patio, then look no further.

At this time of year, many green-fingered gardening enthusiasts love nothing more than pottering outside, so why not see what your local suppliers have to offer and give it a go.