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Create Your Dream Garden

Create Your Dream Garden

We are addressing some simple & affordable ways to begin creating your ideal garden. We sometimes do not use our garden space to it’s full potential. There are many ways to give your garden an instant facelift without having to use a professional gardener/designer. It can be as easy as adding a simple water feature to add the soothing sound of running water in your garden without having to go all out and installing a pond.

Garden Space Tips

Smaller gardens can be a blessing & a challenge, getting everything you want from a small space can be a task. There are many tips and tricks that will actually make your garden bigger or give the illusion of a bigger space. Coordinating your pots & planters effectively around your garden provides a sense of order and spaciousness. Take the measurements into account then decide on the colours & plants you want in your garden. Make use of your vertical space by using hanging pots & containers. This will provide more space in your garden while also making it look stylishly designed. Having your space comfortably lit with good solar lighting can make your garden look bigger than it actually is, while also allowing you to enjoy it in the evening during good weather. Click Here for More Information & Tips 
 
#TipTopTips - Make use of your vertical space by using hanging pots & containers. This will provide more space in your garden while also making it look stylishly designed.

Easy Ideas For My Garden

You don’t need to spend a fortune to give your garden a make-over. You would be surprised at the amount of things you have lying around your house which you can upcycle & use in your garden. You can develop an eye-catching hanging basket from an old colander in your home. All you need to transform your colander is liner & some compost & flowers to plant up.  It is easy to create a budget friendly potting table or vertical planter for your garden with an old set of shelves you have. You can also give the furniture a colourful makeover with some garden furniture paint.  An easy way to spruce up your garden which will make a big impact is cheering up a tired garden bench you have. Decorate it with cushions & seat pads you may already have and consider giving it a facelift with a fresh lick of paint if it has not been treated for a few years. Also think about moving it to a new spot in the garden and create a quiet relaxation area for yourself. 
 

#TipTopTips - It is easy to create a budget friendly potting table or vertical planter for your garden with an old set of shelves you have. You can also give the furniture a colourful makeover with some garden furniture paint.

#TipTopTips -An easy way to spruce up your garden which will make a big impact is cheering up a tired garden bench you have. Decorate it with cushions & seat pads you may already have and consider giving it a facelift with a fresh lick of paint

How To Beautify My Garden

There are many ways to make your garden stand out from the crowd. We have chosen three simple & effective solutions which will add some beauty & character to your garden. One of the most effective ways to beautify your garden is to add some height to it.  This can be done by adding arches over pathways or even just your grass to give your garden height. If you also grow climbers like roses and sweet peas over your new structure this will result in a beautiful finish. Creating personalised containers for your garden will give it an authentic look & feel. Get the kids involved in this process also. You can make these personal containers by using apple crates, for example you can stencil or paint names onto the containers and then choose what to grow in them. Something which will make a huge difference to the overall appearance of your garden is cleaning the patio & paths. This can be done by simply applying a stiff brush & soapy water. Consider removing any weeds you have growing also. If you have some cracks in your paving we would advise planting some creeping thyme into the gaps. Not only will this produce a beautiful scent, the purple flowers will make it look aesthetically pleasing  
 
#TipTopTips - One of the most effective ways to beautify your garden is to add some height to it.  This can be done by adding arches over pathways or even just your grass to give your garden height.
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