Everyone feels like giving their garden a makeover at times, but it can seem daunting if you aren’t a natural gardener.
You don’t necessarily have to shell out for a professional though, if you follow these simple garden design tips:
Redecorate or replace the furniture
Any chairs, tables or sun loungers that you have in your garden can get a little faded and worn over time, especially if they are left outside in the elements.
One option is to revive them by giving them a fresh coat of paint in bright, fun colours ahead of the summer. Another is to buy some top-quality replacements like rattan garden furniture, giving your outdoor space a whole new look.
Plant a jewel garden
Adding new plants is an effective way to reinvigorate your garden.
Think about a cohesive colour scheme, rather than just picking plants at random. One that is a very attractive choice is ‘jewel gardens’ which require planting flowers that bloom in gem-like primary shades and mixing them with lush green plants like hostas and ferns.
Go for a gravel garden
Another way of redesigning your garden that will involve little effort to create and maintain while still looking great is a gravel garden.
All that is needed is to mark some spots for plants and then put down gravel in the spaces between them. Wildflowers will grow especially well in that sort of stony ground, so focus on those. Gravel gardens are stylish and ensure you have limited issues with weeds.
Visit your local garden centre for more information on how to dress up your garden this spring.
