With Summer quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to get started on a garden renovation project. After all, this means that when the sun begins to shine, you’re ready to make the most of your outdoor space – which means you’ll have plenty of time for garden parties, backyard BBQs and more!
With that in mind, here are some top tips that you can use to transform your garden in time for summer.
Clean up your garden.
The first step towards getting your garden summer-ready is to clean up the space. Start by removing any debris, such as leaves and twigs, from your garden before carrying out basic maintenance tasks such as mowing your lawn, trimming hedges and pulling weeds. While this can be time-consuming, it gives you the perfect blank slate to work with moving forward.
If it’s been a long time since you’ve carried out any gardening work, or you are simply unsure of where to begin, you may want to consider hiring a gardener to give you a hand.
Focus on seasonal plants and flowers.
Introducing plants and flowers into your outdoor space is a great way to beautify your garden. However, it’s important that you focus on caring for seasonal plants and flowers, as this will make day-to-day garden maintenance tasks much easier. It also means that your garden will look stunning throughout the season, as your plants are getting exactly what they need to thrive.
While different plants will thrive in different environments and climates, examples of “summer” plants/flowers include:
- Cosmos
- Sunflowers
- Marigolds
- Hibiscus
If you’re looking to grow your own fruits and vegetables in order to cut costs when it comes to grocery shopping, now is also the perfect time to get started on your vegetable patch.
Build an outdoor fireplace.
If you’re looking to take your garden to the next level, try to find ways to make the space more functional. For example, building an outdoor fireplace is perfect for entertaining, whether you’re roasting smores after a day of sunshine or hosting a sophisticated garden party. Beyond this, it also goes a long way toward creating a warm, inviting atmosphere – as there are few things more welcoming than a roaring fire!
Finally, building an outdoor fire means that you can make your garden usable all year round. After all, it means that you can spend more time outdoors, even when the temperatures are not as high as you’d like!
Repaint your fences.
Repainting your fences is also a great way to transform your garden, and you’d be surprised about the profound impact this can have. For example, if your garden is a little on the smaller side, painting your fences white could create the illusion of space, due to the way in which the paint reflects the light. Alternatively, you could be a little bolder by opting for a less conventional paint shade in order to create a more visually dynamic, colorful space – the choice is yours!