Make Your Garden Picturesque With These Top Tips

Now that the colder months have set in we can often let the garden become a place we don’t enjoy because, let’s face it, it’s cold and wet. But, your garden is a space that can be enjoyed all year round. Even if you admire it from inside as you enjoy your warm drink and look out over your outside space. A garden can very much be picturesque all year, and you can utilize it even on the coldest of days. With that in mind, here are some of the best tips to help you make your garden picturesque and usable all year. 

Give it a good clear out

It’s fair to say, just like our homes can, our gardens can become very cluttered. It’s either random chairs lurking about, kids toys if you have them, garden tools and even some of the things you no longer want in your home. Destined for the waste centre but you just haven’t got round to taking them. So now’s your chance to give your garden a big clearout and look at what you have to work with. Getting your garden in a much tidier condition will allow you to see what you need to work on to get it back to its former glory. If you do have things that need to stay in your garden, like lawn mowers or garden tools, then consider investing in a shed. Or even a storage box so that they have a home. 

Design your garden space

Much like you do in the interior your garden needs you to spend a bit of time thinking about the design aspect. Do you want to see lots of flowers around the flower beds, in hanging baskets or pots on the patios? Do you want to see something more functional looking, so a neatened-up lawn and a clear covered decking space? Treat your garden as if it is an extension of your home and watch it flourish. You can even go as far as to picking certain colours you want to see more of. This can be reflected in the flowers you choose to plant in your garden. 

Do you want a feature?

Some people like to have a feature that catches your eye. Very similar to how a feature wall would work in a decorated room. So perhaps you may want to think about adding a water element to your garden or a pretty rockery filled with flowers and shrubs. Some people still enjoy a lawned area, and instead of having the hassle of mowing a lawn to keep it looking trim and green, why not invest in artificial grass instead? Artificial grass can also be popular when it comes to allergy relief, which many can suffer with throughout the year. You could even choose to use a decked area as your feature and invest in some unique garden furniture to make it look extra special. 

Take care of your garden

Finally, once everything is in place, keep your garden maintained. This means mowing your lawns and keeping them neat and tidy. You could even consider giving your grass a treatment to look much greener and healthy. It’s about keeping your flower beds free of weeds. Brushing patio and decked areas if leaves or debris have fallen. Once you have everything in place, it’s much easier to keep on top of it. 

Let’s hope this helps you get your garden to look picture-perfect. 

By claire.