We’re at that time of year when we really need to start thinking about getting out in the garden and making sure it’ll be ready for those warm summer evenings when we want to sit out and truly relax.
Over the next few weeks we’ll certainly be getting out and doing a bit of digging, cleaning and understand what’s survived the winter, and what hasn’t.
There are many tasks you can undertake at this time of the year, with the following a must in order to make your summer extra special…
Refresh Your Flower Beds and Borders
One of the first and easiest places to start is by refreshing your flower beds and borders. Spring is the ideal for starting to plant annuals and perennials, which will provide you with vibrant colours and fragrances throughout the summer months.
Choosing a mix of flowers in different shapes and sizes can create real visual interest and provide depth to your garden. Consider the likes of roses and daisies, as well as lavender which will offer calming scents to your space. Seasonal favourites like tulips and daffodils can also get the colours blooming early. Grasses, shrubs and ferns can also add more greenery, texture and contrast to your space.
Create a Relaxing Outdoor Retreat
One of the benefits of having a garden is being able to relax in it. Therefore, you should really think about how to get the best out of a seating area. You want to make it inviting, that means considering everything from the furniture to the flooring. Consider how you can really elevate the space, with the likes of limestone paving adding a real touch of class to patio areas, as well as being high-quality meaning it’ll provide you with that relaxing outdoor retreat for many years.
Consider a secluded corner with pathways leading people down to it, where you’ll find an area fully equipped with comfortable seating, soft cushioning and the option to get under the shade. This can be finished off with some soft lighting which will enable you to sit out and enjoy the space in both the daytime and evening.
Grow Your Own Kitchen Garden
What can add a real layer of interest and functionality to a garden is by growing your own fruit, vegetables and herbs. There are so many you can start planting in your garden that are easy to grow, from tomatoes to potatoes, sweet peas to courgettes.
Not only will this add a small passion project to your garden, it will also enable you to be more sustainable too. There’s a real sense of achievement that can be enjoyed from eating your own produce come those summer barbecues.
Add Colourful Containers and Hanging Baskets
Throughout your garden, you can inject a further splash of personality with colourful containers and hanging baskets. These are incredibly versatile and can help you save space within your garden. Consider different shapes and sizes and how they best suit the space you have. It’s your opportunity to create some eye-catching displays that can add a real charm to a garden space.
Enhance Your Garden with Decorative Features
Finally, add some decorative features to further add personality to the space. This is an activity that can reflect who you are, so think about sculptures, water features, ponds, birdbaths and more. These can further stimulate the senses and create interesting focal points around the garden, which will not only add to the relaxing feel but can be exciting for children to run around and find all the knick knacks you have in your space.
It’s the perfect time to get ready for the summer months and take note of the above and you really will create the ultimate oasis to truly relax in when that sun comes out.
