If your garden has been the same for a few years now and you feel like a change then why not sit down with a sheet of paper and write out some of the things you would like to see in your garden that may not be there already. Draw some pictures - go crazy and see what you can come up with.
In the meantime here are some ideas for you to think about when planning your garden makeover. You've probably thought of some already since some of them are fairly obvious and basic. But it will give you a start.
1. Re-turfing - his is often over-looked as a makeover idea. We are so used to seeing the grass on the lawn that we take if for granted and neglect to consider that it has probably been the same grass and soil since your house was built and therefore could be decades old! A new fresh lawn will amaze you and give you a completely new experience.
2. Footpath - how about creating a short decorative path from one part of your garden to the other. It doesn't have to be extravagant or expensive. It will add nice character to your garden and if functional a 'dry' route from one part of it to another.
3. Patio - you may have a patio already. If so, ask yourself if you'd like a different one, a new shape and design. If you don't have one then you'll know that you can miss that space to sit and entertain guests or have a barbeque.
4. Furniture - having furniture in your garden makeover is a must. If you have the space then a small table and some chairs in the obvious choice - perhaps with a parasol to keep the sun off. It you're thinking about wood then remember to treat it since a few winters can really start to affect the look and quality.
5. New feature a small pond, bird bath or bird box are fashionable features that can really enhance a garden, give it a focal point of attention and attract wildlife.
6. Redo beds - probably the least ambitious of these ideas is simply redoing your flower beds. Perhaps change them round and prepare them for some new plants next year. It's a relatively simple task but can have a dramatic impact on the look of your garden.
7. Water feature - yes I know we have already mentioned these in idea number 5, but the kind of water feature which can be even more impactful is something like a small fountain or a decorative device that offers flowing water. This can offer a real sense of serenity in a garden - something which every garden should have in some measure.
8. New shed or greenhouse - are a real practical addition to a garden and can become the focus of a new hobby or interest. If your garden is big enough and you don't have either a shed or greenhouse. We recommend you consider one or the other (or both).
9. Lights - are a less common feature though becoming increasingly fashionable. You can have a single light or a series or even string of lights, perhaps marking you new path so that you can see in the dark or dusk. This can add real class to an otherwise modest and simple space.
10. Complete new design - if you have no interest in the traditional garden or the features I have mentioned here. An option many go for is simply to do away with all things that need regular attention and maintenance and use materials and feature that require none! Slabs and stones can be made to very attractive and still have some organic features combined with them, but leaving you with nothing to worry about.
In the meantime here are some ideas for you to think about when planning your garden makeover. You've probably thought of some already since some of them are fairly obvious and basic. But it will give you a start.
1. Re-turfing - his is often over-looked as a makeover idea. We are so used to seeing the grass on the lawn that we take if for granted and neglect to consider that it has probably been the same grass and soil since your house was built and therefore could be decades old! A new fresh lawn will amaze you and give you a completely new experience.
2. Footpath - how about creating a short decorative path from one part of your garden to the other. It doesn't have to be extravagant or expensive. It will add nice character to your garden and if functional a 'dry' route from one part of it to another.
3. Patio - you may have a patio already. If so, ask yourself if you'd like a different one, a new shape and design. If you don't have one then you'll know that you can miss that space to sit and entertain guests or have a barbeque.
4. Furniture - having furniture in your garden makeover is a must. If you have the space then a small table and some chairs in the obvious choice - perhaps with a parasol to keep the sun off. It you're thinking about wood then remember to treat it since a few winters can really start to affect the look and quality.
5. New feature a small pond, bird bath or bird box are fashionable features that can really enhance a garden, give it a focal point of attention and attract wildlife.
6. Redo beds - probably the least ambitious of these ideas is simply redoing your flower beds. Perhaps change them round and prepare them for some new plants next year. It's a relatively simple task but can have a dramatic impact on the look of your garden.
7. Water feature - yes I know we have already mentioned these in idea number 5, but the kind of water feature which can be even more impactful is something like a small fountain or a decorative device that offers flowing water. This can offer a real sense of serenity in a garden - something which every garden should have in some measure.
8. New shed or greenhouse - are a real practical addition to a garden and can become the focus of a new hobby or interest. If your garden is big enough and you don't have either a shed or greenhouse. We recommend you consider one or the other (or both).
9. Lights - are a less common feature though becoming increasingly fashionable. You can have a single light or a series or even string of lights, perhaps marking you new path so that you can see in the dark or dusk. This can add real class to an otherwise modest and simple space.
10. Complete new design - if you have no interest in the traditional garden or the features I have mentioned here. An option many go for is simply to do away with all things that need regular attention and maintenance and use materials and feature that require none! Slabs and stones can be made to very attractive and still have some organic features combined with them, but leaving you with nothing to worry about.
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