Ideas to Revitalise Your Garden
Gardens are all too often just a square patch of grass with a fence around it. Functional, but not overly exciting to look at. If you’re thinking of revitalising your garden space to create more of a wow factor, there’s lots you can do.
If you’re looking to get started on your garden revamp, here’s a couple of ideas you might like to consider.
Create designated areas
To make your garden more interesting, try creating designated areas or zones for seating, for play and for plants.
A small patio area with a bench or bistro set will mean you have the ideal spot to watch the children play or to simply watch the world go by. The good news is patio laying prices don’t have to be expensive, and you could do some of the prep work yourself to keep costs down. A simple bistro set, with a table and two chairs, can be picked up quite cheaply. Alternatively, you could create your own bench seating from upcycling wooden pallets or old floorboards.
A play area is easy to create when you’ve already got a lawn, but you could add interest by creating fun features such as stepping stones or a sandpit.
Finally, don’t forget to leave room for some plants. If your garden is currently just a lawn, it might look a bit flat. Create more height and texture by putting in borders with tall, easy to care for plants. Ornamental grasses, Hydrangea, Hebe, Cannas, Snapdragons and Daffodils are all good options for a low maintenance garden.
To get the kids involved with gardening, you could create a small veg patch or herb garden.
Add some fun features
If you want a bit more fun or excitement in your garden, think about adding some features to it.
For those who like their gadgets, pizza ovens, fire pits and solar lighting are all great additions. If you’re looking to create a more tranquil escape rather than an entertaining space, then adding water features, a couple of hammocks, sculptures or exotic plants may be the way to go.
If the garden feels a bit small and square, try adding a winding path or put up some outdoor mirrors to make the space feel bigger. Again, this can be done quite cheaply, without the need for any professional help.
Looking for more child-friendly features? Try adding a mud kitchen, a kid’s mini-golf course, a nature pond, or a den. There are plenty of creative options that can be put together on a small budget.
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