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Is your garden starting to look more like a jungle than a suburban backyard? This is usually because it is neglected in the winter. Now the summer months are in, it is time to give it a spruce up, especially if you’re the next garden party host.
While some people are born with a green thumb and enjoy gardening, others couldn’t think of anything worse. If you fall within the latter category, you might struggle to know where to start. To help you transform your garden, you should take a look at these landscaping tips which will allow you to see the woods for the trees and also impress your guests.
Tidy up your plants
Gardening may seem like a tedious task but if you want to improve the look of your home, your green space needs to be a priority. However, before you dig out your lawnmower, you need to come up with a budget, as this will determine how much you can afford to spend on a garden transformation. If you’re looking to spend a minimum amount, you could afford to rip out your weeds, implement lawn edgings, and perform general maintenance. For a more upscale landscape, you could up your budget to £500 which will allow you to re-turf your garden or purchase various building materials to install new fencing.
Add furnishings
If you plan on inviting friends over for a barbeque or just simply want to enjoy your own cooking in the sunshine, you definitely need to invest in garden furniture. This could include adding a dining area, which could be placed on wooden decking. This will separate the eating area from your green space and will also make your garden appear larger. This is a common trend in many modern properties, for example, the RW Invest development Sky Gardens uses dark mahogany decking and wicker furniture to create an earthy but sophisticated feel. By adopting this style, you will completely transform your garden while also leaving a lasting impression on your guests.
No garden is complete without a focus point. This could be anything from a water feature such as a pond or a fountain which will give your garden a more naturalised feel. Just because it is the main attraction of your garden does not mean it has to be over the top and expensive, in fact, you could easily create a DIY fountain all on your own (or maybe with the help of your partner). Another great focal piece could be an archway, which works perfectly in a large garden to separate different spaces. You could choose an iron design or if you’re feeling creative you could construct your own shrubbery arch.
Light up your exterior
It is all well and good redesigning your garden, however without light how is anyone going to appreciate it when the sun goes down. Landscape lighting is not only great for highlight pathways but also helps highlight certain aspects of your garden. For example, you could hang lights in your trees and plants, although try to avoid choosing Christmas-style lighting, as your neighbours may think you’re a tad eager in the middle of July. Lanterns are another great light fixtures that help to enhance the aesthetic of your garden, as it will give the landscape just the right flow and ambience to accommodate you and your guests. If this is something that you are keen to get started, then you will want to speak to experts who provide landscape lighting in Fort Myers (or wherever you are based) so you can see what designs will fit in with your layout.