Budget gardening ideas and options are increasing in popularity after the surge in lockdown, now that it has been proved how easy and affordable creating a nice outdoor environment can be.
You don’t need to spend a fortune on expensive plants or extensive landscaping renovations, here are some affordable ways in which you can make your garden cosy this summer – just in time for those late summer nights.
Our favourite Ideas:
Here are our favourite affordable ideas to make your garden extra cosy this summer.
Declutter
Many of us are guilty of hoarding items in our garden that we just might need at some point… Whether this be an old bike, a football pump or an old set of tennis rackets that have definitely seen better days! Have a clear out of everything that you do not use or need, you could even sell some items to make a bit of extra cash to put towards your renovating project.
Go to a second hand shop to look for some nice, vintage furniture
Not only is this a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, but you would be surprised at some of the gems you could pick up at a second-hand shop! This can also help to give a classy and personalised feel to the space, great if you are looking for something unique.
Play around with lighting
Lighting can make a huge difference to the atmosphere and tone of your space. Whether this is by adding some solar lanterns, some string lights, or floor lanterns, have a think about what would suit your garden the best. Often it can be a combination of all of these!
Add some extra plant/flower pots
Investing in some more plants and flower pots can be an easy and affordable way to add colour to your garden, and create a more welcoming space that the whole family want to spend time in. Often adding more plants can increase the number of different species of wildlife that you get visiting, which can be interesting to learn about and see up close.
Create a path with gravel
This can help to create a feature spot for your garden which can then lead to a nice outdoor seating area or bench, depending on how much space you have. Gravel is very affordable and easy to maintain – looking great all year round.
Make sure furniture and pots match, choose a colour palette and stick to it
Sticking to one colour scheme is a great way to make your garden look put together and sophisticated. Using a colour pallet can mean that your garden appears more organised and carefully designed, looking less messy and overwhelming.
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