As we gear up for summer, we will all inevitably begin to spend copious amounts of time in our gardens and so it is imperative that we make those spaces our own. Despite the size or style of your garden, it is important to think about what you want to get out of your garden. Do you want to grow your own veg? Do you want a space to sunbathe and relax? Do you want to host?
Once you have decided what purpose you would like your garden to serve it will be easier to choose what elements you want to showcase. Hopefully, the below ideas will provide some inspiration…
Planning your plants
When picking out plants it is important to have a good foundation for them to be built into. Is your lawn in a good condition? Do you want to dig out borders to place your plants in? Or simply stick to plants that thrive in pots? Once you have decided on these things you can begin to think about a colour scheme. Choosing no more than three individual colours per bed or area of your garden allows for a more cohesive look. Although some people prefer a wilder jungle vibe for their plants. Try to vary textures and sizes to create dimension and contrast.
Decorating
Decorating isn’t just for the interior of your home. There are many things that you can add to the exterior of your home to personalise it. Perhaps you are a fan of fountains, and you would like to add one of them to your garden landscape. Things like garden rugs or runners can add a lovely touch and they are also incredibly durable and hard-wearing. Do you want to show off your patriotic side or perhaps you are looking for something custom something to set you apart from your neighbours? In that case, maybe you’d like to add a wall-mounted flagpole which can add some personality without taking much space. Flagmakers makes both flags and mounting options, so you should check out their options to find the best ones for you.
Decking & Lighting
Decking and patio options have come a long way in recent years they don’t simply have to be a sad-looking square or rectangle in the corner of your garden anymore. Play around with material, colour, and size to see what works for you. Outdoor lighting is also a must to make the most of your garden as the sunsets. You can integrate your lights into your patio design, which creates a softer atmosphere than traditional wall mounted lights which tend to be too bright.
Summing up
Trends come and go, and so if you love something just do it even if it isn’t considered particularly trendy right now. That is not to say that you cannot embrace trends that you absolutely love, after all, you are the one who is going to have to live with it and so it doesn’t matter what other people think.