Now that summer is approaching, it is about time that we all take a look at our obviously neglected gardens. Whenever winter comes around, we don’t feel that urge to get out and make sure that our garden is in a good state.

After all, if we aren’t going to be spending any time out there, then does it really matter what it looks like? On top of this, nobody enjoys gardening or cleaning when it is cold outside and we would all much rather be in the safety of our own safe homes.

Now that it is time to get into our gardens and do a cleanup, you may not want to. Our gardens can get into quite a state when we do not keep on top of it and so it may take an awfully long time to get your garden to the place where it needs to be.

Thankfully, something that you may not know is that you can actually make the process of setting up your garden much easier thanks to the help of tech. As tech has become more advanced, there has been a lot of technology created that promises to make our daily tasks much easier and this includes gardening.

Here are just some ways that you can use technology to prep your garden.

Automatic Tree Cutter

If you are someone that has a large tree growing in your garden, then it may be blocking all of the lovely sun that you want to get into your garden. There is nothing better than relaxing and sunbathing from the comfort of your own home and an abrasive tree can really get in the way of this.

In order to improve the natural light that you are getting in your garden, I would recommend getting rid of the annoying big tree or at least pruning it. You will be glad to know that you can get cutters that you simply connect to the place that you would like to cut and then you let it go to work.

This is great if you have some smaller branches that are far too thick to cut alone and you can just discard the wood as you see fit.

If you have some big trees to get rid of, I would recommend that you hire a professional. When big trees fall in an uncontrolled way, someone can get hurt. When I needed to get rid of a tree in my garden, I contacted the Boston Tree Service, this company do tree removal in the city of Newton in MA and they do an excellent job for an affordable price.

Sprinkler System

If you haven’t given your lawn some attention for some time, then it is likely that a lot of your grass is yellow and neglected. It is also likely that your lawn has a lot of missing patches and it needs a lot of work. I would suggest that you get an automatic sprinkler set up as soon as possible as this will give your grass the much-needed hydration that it needs in the hotter months. This means that you will end up with lush green grass, ready for the sunshine.

Jet Washer

Over the colder months, it is likely that a lot of dirt and grime has started to build up all over your garden furniture and even on your patio. This can make your garden look unkempt and gross and so the best thing that you can do is get a jet washer and give it the thorough clean that it needs. You can get jet washers online for a cheap price and you will be able to use the washer for years to come.

Every year we see more and more technological advancements in our phones, tablets, gaming software, and much more. But one thing that doesn’t seem to advance quite as quickly as the rest is cars. But we can’t blame them, they are massive pieces of machinery that take hours of work and have lots of money put into it to make sure any new technology is fully engrained into the system. Recently, we have seen a bigger leap into these advancements, with cars such as Tesla. But what else is there?

Satnavs

Perhaps a little basic, but it was only ten years ago that most cars didn’t have satnavs, and the ones you bought had to be updated or replaced every few years to keep up with the new roads. Now, most modern cars come with a built-in satnav that can connect to your phone’s data, meaning you can get traffic updates, speed changes, and new routes added regularly without having to go out and spend more on it.

You can also connect your phone’s own satnav to the car if you’re someone who prefers to use google maps or similar to plan your route and frequently traveled routes can be saved for convenience. This makes driving an overall easier experience for everyone, especially new drivers.

Automated Parking

Though this is fairly new, it is being picked up by car manufacturers all over the world. I’m sure most of us hate parallel parking, and more often than not parking is slim to none, with the spaces that are available leaving barely enough room for maneuvering. This is where automated parking comes in and can make your life so much easier, by setting the car into park mode and allowing it to take over the steering, it will use its sensors to detect and avoid any other vehicles and obstacles and perfectly get you into that tight little spot. These parking sensors are also useful for just general parking by yourself, and more cars have this technology than automated parking. You’ll often be able to tell if a car has this by the loud and frequent beeping it emits when a car is reversing into a spot, that lets the driver know if they’re getting too close to a bumper or curb. Hitting an object with your car that has parking sensors can damage them, so you probably should listen to the beeping if you have it, unless you want to pay a heavy fee for it.

Adaptive Suspension

Most new cars have this, though a lot of people may not realize this. The adaptive (or active) suspension is where your car uses sensors to monitor the road you’re driving on to adjust the suspension as necessary, to improve the driving experience. Many of us will have had an experience of being in a car with bad suspension, where a small bump in the road at high speeds can send you flying into the roof, but with this, driving becomes smoother and safer. Although, taking bumps or similar like this is highly unadvised as it can damage your suspension, but sometimes it is unavoidable such as when there is a pothole coming that you don’t see or can’t avoid. In this case, you should take your car to be looked at by a licensed mechanic to make sure the suspension is still intact, and if the mechanic doesn’t know that struts and shocks are not the same thing then you should probably take your car elsewhere.

Electric Cars

Electric cars are a somewhat controversial topic, as many still don’t like them or refuse to use them. However, it is a massive leap for the future of cars, as electricity can be produced in a green way, whilst petrol and diesel still can’t. Not only that, but they run a lot quieter as well, and some roads even have a way to charge the car as it is driving on it, meaning that it would run for longer than a petrol one.

With the release of Tesla cars, more people are getting on board with the idea of electric cars, with how clean and sleek the Tesla looks and drives. It is extremely comparable to a petrol car in most aspects, apart from it will overall be cheaper, and better for the environment.

Self-Driving Cars

Self-driving cars are something most people know about by now, but it is still quite a remarkable feat nonetheless. Fully automated self-driving cars are slowly being introduced onto the roads, however, the ones we see most often is where the driver is able to let go of the wheel and allow the car to steer for him for a short while, like cruise control. However, when this was first introduced some people were skeptical of it and did not enjoy the idea of seeing another driver on the motorway who was not the one in control of his vehicle.

This is of course still a fairly new concept, and not bulletproof, however, there are some studies that suggest that self-driving cars could potentially save more lives by recognizing risks faster than cars driven by people.

Car technology will never be able to keep up with phone technology or the like, but it is constantly improving on itself, and improving the lives of drivers.

Due to the current climate, many people have opted to start working from home. This has given people the opportunity to start up their own home office, which I’m sure many of you have dreamed of doing. Though you may know how you would like to decorate your office space, you may not know what gadgets you need to make sure it is fully functional.

PC

This may be a given but one of the most important items of home business gear is a functional PC. If you are working at home you will definitely be using software that PC’s have to offer, such as email and Microsoft software. Make sure that you invest in a quality PC or laptop as they are often expensive pieces of kit that you won’t want to replace any time soon.

Fan

This is something that a lot of people forget the importance of. A fan will save you on those unbearably hot days as there is nothing worse than overheating while trying to do a stack of paperwork. Having a fan also makes for great background noise for those of you that struggle to concentrate.

Heater

Much like the fan, a heater is very important for your own comfort. You can never guess what the weather is going to be like and if you’re the only one at home during working hours, it may be a waste to heat the entire house, so this gadget will not only save you money but it means you won’t get distracted by being cold.

TV

Though some may consider this to be a distraction, TVs are actually very important gadgets to have in the office. Do you have a presentation that you want to practice giving? A small monitor won’t be helpful for that and so having a TV you can cast to will be very helpful. They are also great for small work breaks.

Phone

A landline is a must-have in a home office so that you can contact any potential clients, depending on what occupation you have. You don’t want to use your personal mobile for work calls and buying a new phone is extremely pricey, whereas a landline is very cheap and at certain times you get free calls.

Printer

Again this is another obvious must-have for the office. There are going to be many occasions where you need to print documents to sign, no matter what job you have. Printers are also extremely useful if you are someone that likes to keep physical files of the work that you have done, as getting stuff printed from external places can often be very pricey.

Speaker

A speaker will be great for a number of purposes. If you are someone who takes a lot of business calls, you don’t want to be sat in the same place all day so that you can hear what the person on the other end is saying. Having speakers will mean that you can be at any point of your room and still hear exactly what the other caller has to say. Having speakers are also great for people who enjoy listening to music as they work.

Lamps

This is something you may overlook, but lighting is crucial for the right ambiance. Being in a room with unnatural lighting can be awful for your eyes and can even lead to headaches, which will only be amplified if you are staring at your computer all day. Invest in some natural light bulbs and some low light lamps to avoid triggering annoyances like migraines.