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Garden · February 25, 2020

How To Create Your Dream Garden In Time For Summer

Spending time unwinding in your garden is a great pastime during the summer, when the flowers are in full bloom and the days are longer.

That being said, it’s never nice to spend time in a cluttered, messy garden, which is why you should take the time now to prepare your garden.

You might think this will take a lot of time, but with just a little effort you can transform your outdoor space into somewhere you’ll be proud to spend your summer in. Read on to find out more.

Declutter Your Space

The first thing you need to do is get rid of any junk or rubbish that’s in your garden. Any old items and equipment need to either be stored away or thrown out. You also need to clear away any weeds and unwanted plants to make space for the beautiful ones to blossom.

Create A Design

If you’re committed to creating a beautiful garden, then you can’t simply plant flowers haphazardly and hope that they look good. You need to design the landscape you want, then start to create it. Many homeowners use professional landscapers to designer their garden, and you can do this, but you could also design your own garden if you want a more cost-effective solution. Simply work out what plants you want where and the part of the garden you’d like to spend time in. You can always change your design during the planting stage, so just create a rough sketch to begin with.

Use Decking To Build A Comfortable Platform

As well as the natural space, you also want your garden to have somewhere that you can relax. Create this using wooden decking, which will naturally integrate into your garden. You might think that decking is just something else you’ll have to look after, but that doesn’t have to be the case. BuildDeck offers quality composite decking boards that require almost no maintenance. This innovative product can rejuvenate your garden and turn it into a space you’ll love to spend time in.

Climbing Plants Create A Dramatic Look

If you’ve got a lot of unsightly fences around your garden, or you just want to create a sweeping statement, then consider using climbing plants such as Ivy, Jasmine, Rose or Honeysuckle. These stunning plants cover a wide area and give a vertical beauty to enhance the majestic look of your ground plants.

Choose Long Flowering Perennials

A great way to save yourself time and still create a glorious garden is to plant long flowering perennial flowers. These plants will keep coming back again and again. They’ll also provide you with beautiful flowers, so they’re worth planting.

Creating your ideal garden may take some time, but with just a little hard work you can create a beautiful space that you’ll be proud of and can enjoy all summer long. I hope these tips make it easier for you to craft your ideal garden in time for the warm weather!

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