7 great garden DIY tips for 2017

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A garden is the perfect place to relax; enjoy getting back to nature and entertain friends in the summer. Having a well-kept garden can add value to your home as well as improve your enjoyment of it; all that’s needed is a bit of care and attention. Here are some simple garden DIY tips that will transform your garden, you’ll need to find reasons to stop spending time out there.

Spice up your garden

Growing your own produce is a brilliant way to add something different to your garden as well as become self-sufficient. From salads and herbs to chillies and fruit, nothing tastes better than homegrown food. Growing your own food will also be fresher than shop bought and is a great talking point when you’re having guests round for dinner.

Love your lawn

Your front or back lawn is one of the first ways you can make an impression with your home. Keeping it tidy is a simple way to boost the look of your garden; an overgrown lawn can make a home look uncared for. Add some grass seed to thin or bare patches and keep it watered and trimmed. It couldn’t be easier.

The only way is up

Vertical gardens are an innovative way of making the most of your space. If you have a wall that isn’t doing much, attach some spare guttering to it and grow plants along it. You can use anything you can find to grow plants in. Cans, chipped mugs; all of these can be used to create your own garden.

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Alfresco afternoons

Outdoor living is becoming hugely popular in the UK and is easy to bring to your garden. Clean up your patio or repaint your decking to create a dining or lounging area. Then fill it with bamboo, rattan or willow furniture; you can even get outdoor sofas now for those warmer days where you don’t want to be inside. Add a pizza oven and be the envy of all your friends.

Invite creatures great and small

Attracting wildlife to your garden is great for the environment and will help your plants thrive. With the number of bees declining, it’s more important than ever to protect them. Add some bee friendly plants such as lavender and salvia and make your garden fragrant at the same time. Bird feeders and baths will help you wake up to the beautiful sound of birdsong every morning.

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You can’t go wrong with a splash of colour. From bright exotic plants to a new shade on your fence, a brand new colour can wake up your garden as well as improve your mood. Experiment with a bold shade you’ve been too cautious to in your home and see what a difference it can make.

Shelter in style

If you want to increase how much time you spend in your garden, have you considered a veranda? These attractive garden canopies will protect you in all weathers and make those balmy summer evenings last even longer.

Make the most of your space

A small garden doesn’t mean you have to be without beautiful flowers. Make the most of pots on your patio and lawn to create a wonderful space full of colour. Mini rose gardens and shrubs can brighten up even the smallest of gardens and make them feel welcoming.

If you would like to add a veranda or even a conservatory or orangery to your garden, get in touch today.