Are you looking for ways to improve the look and feel of your garden ahead of next summer? In this short guide, we’ll break down several approaches you can take to achieve your goal!
For one, it might interest you to include some water features throughout your garden. Whether it is a pond, water blades, rills, drilled rocks, small fountains or a stream, these features can improve the look, feel and sounds of your garden. In addition, water features can also attract wildlife such as birds, insects and frogs!
Another popular way to increase bird visits to a garden is by adding a feeder or several feeders. The most commonly used types include seed, suet, nut & nibble, ground and window feeders. Bird tables and feeding stations are also popular choices.
The next step to feeding birds after choosing a feeder is of course the food itself! Soaked sultanas, raisins & currants, mixtures for insectivorous birds and sunflower seeds are some of the best choices to go with. Make sure you choose bird food carefully and do a bit of research first as some ideas may not be suited to all or any bird type.
Another great way to increase the presence of nature in your garden is by adding flower beds or potted plants. Not only that but these additions can add more color and vibrancy to your garden!
It is best practice to choose plants/flowers that complement the colors of the garden areas which surround them. Some popular garden plants include catmints, zinnias, impatiens, sedums, sunflowers and marigolds.
Ahead of next summer, you want to also create the perfect central social point for your garden. This could be achieved by adding a patio. As with any of the aforementioned ideas, you could go about completing the installation by yourself. If you choose to, then it’s important that you first know how to lay a patio.
The same applies to a decking which is a great alternative social focal point that can be added to a garden. However, unless you are sure of what is involved then it would be best to hire a professional to install a new deck. Types of decking include hardwood, softwood, PVC plastic, vinyl and composite. There are pros and cons to both a decking and patio. For instance, if your home was constructed on an uneven surfaced or your garden features a dynamic landscape, a deck would be the best choice. If you have a flatter surface, a patio would be perfect. Creating a decking can be more difficult than that of a patio.
What about garden benches? When it comes to the materials used, aluminium, wrought iron, steel, rattan, plastic and timber are some of the most common choices. You should also consider what design of garden bench you’d like. Do you want one with or without a back? How about flat arm type for simplicity? How about a lutyens bench for a more stylish design? For some additional ideas, you should consider a rustic split-log bench, floating wooden bench and a checkerboard tile Spanish bench.
Other ideas for creating a fresh garden for summer include installing new fencing, painting the back of your house or/and the walls/fencing that surrounds your garden and by adding play equipment for your children or pets.
As this article has shown, there are so many ways you can recreate and improve the look and feel of your garden for the summer! When it comes to redesigning your garden, you should first consider your requirements, preferences and budget, then do some research before shopping around. It might also interest you to hire a professional to help out with remodeling your garden for summer use. Either way, by bringing the right changes, you can give your garden a whole new lease of life ahead of the warm, summer months!
