With the summer on the horizon, the excitement for outdoor living is tangible. It’s a trend that’s not lost on many, with a significant portion of the UK population considering garden transformations to maximize their outdoor spaces when the warmer, sunnier days arrive. In fact, in 2023, a staggering 43% of Brits embarked on garden projects, a testament to the widespread interest in enhancing outdoor spaces and creating garden retreats.
Whether you’re blessed with a sprawling garden or a cozy nook, these tips can guide you in crafting a space that beckons you to unwind and rejuvenate, perhaps even catch a tan without venturing far.
Clean It Up
First things first. You want your garden to be clean and tidy, so spend some time doing this before you start making any bigger plans. Clear out any rubbish or debris that might have accumulated over the winter, and get a jet wash on your patio and artificial grass if you have any down. Don’t forget walls and fences, too. Give everywhere a good clean and see what you have to work with.
Add A Focal Point
The focal point will depend on your space, budget, and what you want from the garden. You might want to create an outdoor bar or add a summerhouse, in which case you need to start looking for a Shed Base for your garden structure. Whether it’s a shed, a summer house, an outdoor bar or anything else that needs a stable base to support your new structure before you buy it. You might also want to create a decked seating area or even an outdoor kitchen complete with a BBQ and pizza oven.
Add Lights
Lights can really transform any space, but for a garden, after dark, it can really add an extra dimension and give the area a completely new vibe. Lights can really transform any space, but for a garden, after dark, it can really add an extra dimension and give the area a completely new vibe. Garden lights come in many forms; you can get solar, battery, or main lighting options. On top of this, they also come in many different styles, such as in-ground lights, lights you can add to flower beds, walls, or fences, string lights to hang on structures or flat surfaces, wall lights, lampposts, and so much more. They also enhance safety and security, so you don’t collide with Concrete bollards in the dark.
Add Color
Color is transformative in any situation, and the garden is no exception. Luckily, you can add color to your garden in various ways. You can paint walls, fences, paving, and furniture outside. You can add decorative outdoor artwork, colored lighting, accessories, brightly colored plants, plant pots, and ornaments to your garden to bring it to life and give it a vibrant character and theme that you can enjoy daily.
Section The Garden
Lastly, creating definitive sections in the garden can be a great way to give the garden purpose and zones that can allow for different activities and allow you to create cozy spaces, especially for more extensive gardens. You can use furniture to block off a seating area and separate this from a lawn. You can add decking for a more formal or relaxing area, you can use stones or plant posts to create a green area that is abundant with plants and greenery, or you can use different flooring to create a play place for the kids or fencing to separate a pet area, It’s entirely up to you but using decor or garden items and fixtures to help you create different areas or zones can help you to ensure your garden does precisely what you need it to do.
