Keen to spruce up your garden? You need to consider not only the aesthetic features but also the practical elements depending on how you plan to get more use out of the space. You might want to prioritise it for entertaining guests or for unwinding as a tranquil haven in your home. Alternatively, you might have young children and want to ensure that it’s practical for them to play without any risk of compromising your plants, figurines or furniture.
You might have a large space out the back or a smaller garden at the front of the house, which will dictate how you maximise the space. It’s all about working with what you have and making the most of it with considered design choices.
Whatever your plans, it’s handy to have a plan in mind. Here are some things to consider.
Garden furniture
When choosing garden furniture, it’s worth considering the style you’d like to aim for. Modern? Rustic? Old-English charm? This means considering the material, from metal to rattan, as well as the design. Just make sure you consider the practicality of the furniture all year round. Is there anywhere to store it in the winter, for example? Then, there’s striking the balance between having light furniture that’s manoeuvrable, but also ensuring it’s heavy enough to withstand strong winds.
Garden Retreat
Being out in nature is brilliant for your mental health, so you’ll want to make the space as inviting as possible. Go to town with a dedicated colour palette and any soft furnishings you think will add to the transformation of the space. This might include outdoor cushions to maximise comfort, as well as throws for when the temperature drops. Some people may even invest in a fire pit for the evenings.
Lighting
Lighting is key to creating a calming ambience. It also means you can continue entertaining guests in the garden without being disturbed once the sun goes down. Lighting can come into the picture in several ways. You might want an atmospheric glow for one area and stronger lighting elsewhere so that people can see what they’re doing while outside. You might want to light up a patio, a pathway, a water feature, a tree or a fence. Then it’s a case of choosing the most appropriate lighting for these spaces. You can invest in outdoor fairy lights, spotlights, floodlights and more.
Planting
It wouldn’t be a garden makeover without addressing the plants. This is your chance to overhaul the current setup and add new seasonal plants to ensure your garden is in bloom all year round. You could buy decorative pots to enhance the overall design too. Why not add a vegetable patch and kickstart your home-grown adventure?
