With Spring and Summer rapidly approaching it is time to make the garden the place you want it to be. Put in the work now and you’ll be able to enjoy it throughout the hotter months. You don’t want to have to change it during the periods when you want to enjoy it, because it will be time wasted. There are all kinds of cool things you can do with the garden that will make it look different to those around it.
This article focuses on things that are different, and not the usual “plant flowers” kind of advice you likely see all over the internet. You may have already thought about some of these additions, but they could give you the inspiration to move on to
other things that would suit your garden perfectly.
Install A Pond
A pond can give your water a great feature, and attract a varying wildlife dynamic such as frogs. It encourages a different type of plant life and can make your garden look totally different. You can then transform your pond with this range of pond paint to give it that personal edge. Your pond will be usually best placed in a corner, but you can put it into the middle if you want to make it the complete focal point.
If you wanted, you could use a pond that houses fish. They require more upkeep such as feeding and will need to be kept safe from birds, but it means you can enjoy them all year round and they’ll give your garden that final edge.
Carvings
Stone statues are nice and all, but wooden carvings can look amazing. You can get something special that really reflects what you want. It could be woodland creatures or images from the realm of epic fantasy. You can get these commissioned, or just find something you like and buy it. The ultimate in carvings come from existing trees. If you have a dead or dying tree in your garden, then consider hiring someone to carve something out of it. It’ll look amazing, and really give your garden a feature that draws people in.
Gazebo
One of these can be great. They will keep out the wind if it gets too strong and even keeps light smatterings of summer rain out so you can enjoy the garden regardless of what the weather is like. You can see some of the best gazebos here. They are huge hits if you tend to have garden parties, and mean you can place tables and chairs beneath them for people to relax in the shade.
Garden Heaters
It can get chilly, especially if you are sat outside into the night. So a garden heater can do the job. It is like a radiator, just outside. They can be really stylish too, fitting in with your garden’s overall aesthetic. And a complete godsend if the weather takes a turn for the worst. They do need a lot of electricity to run though, so make sure you can easily connect them up.