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Spruce up your garden

Spruce up your garden

Date: 2016-03-25
A beautifully maintained back yard can add vitality, colour and even value to your home - so roll up your sleeves and arm yourself with these ideas to turn your space into the tranquil haven it deserves to be.

Remember, you don’t always have to buy a new furniture. Repurposing old furniture and materials is a sure fine way to add instant personality.

In order to make all this effort worthwhile, then you need the right tools to maintain your space. Buy it right the first time and invest in good quality tools and equipment that will last you many seasons to come. It’s an outlay at the start, but with the right tools you’re more likely to keep your yard m maintained.

Think of your grass s your outdoor carpet - once it starts to look brown and unkept it can really bring down the aesthetic of your yard. So put some work into making sure it looks great.

Plants don’t have to go in the ground, pots are a wonderful excuse to add some character to any garden, and are a great solution for small spaces. The best bit? You don’t have to limit yourself to the store-bought variety - let your imagination run wild! Colanders, sea shells, apple crates, old tires and wheelbarrows, tree stumps, even boots or bottles - you are only limited by your imagination.

You could also opt for a bird feeder, something ornamental such as a statue, large stones, or an arbor or trellis with climbing plants. Pavers, especially flagstone, can create an interesting and attractive feature walkway too.

For instant impact, you can’t go past lighting. Think about the size of your space, and the mood you’re after. You could set a soft, romantic mood, or perhaps you need illumination for security reasons.