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Garden · August 30, 2019

Lovely Additions That Will Make Any Garden More Appealing

If you have the luxury of having a garden at the back of your house, then you’ll know how lovely it is to be able to sit in it from time to time. Sometimes we might take our gardens for granted, or not make the most of them, when they could be providing us with blissful afternoons and evenings. Most gardens have a relaxing vibe purely from being close to nature, but if you can get the aesthetics just right, too, then you can make the place absolutely stunning in everyone’s eyes. 

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Not all of us are experts in gardening, or designing different areas of a house, for that matter, but we can all put in a little effort from time to time. Thankfully, even a novice gardener can create a lovely garden setting. Giving the place a little clearout, tidy and clean, as well as placing a few pretty additions can really do the trick. Want to know what kind of things you can add to the garden? Well, here are a few ideas for you to consider:   

A Smart Sitting Area

Spending lovely summer evenings in a peaceful spot means you’ll need to consider seating arrangements to create a cosy and welcoming vibe. Whilst assembling a few chairs on the patio could work, a built-in garden seating area could look absolutely gorgeous. If you have some space in the corner, then that’s an ideal location for one. 

Vegetable Patches 

Growing vegetables in a garden isn’t for everyone, but there’s something lovely and calming about being able to grow food from seed. Certain crops can also look quite pretty, so it’s a win win situation by being more sustainable and enhancing your garden.  

A Pretty Pond

Some people really love the sound of water flowing. Whether it’s the sound of the ocean, a magical rainforest or even just a simple water feature, it can really put us at ease. You could enhance your garden by creating a fishpond; they’re not too difficult to build yourself. Some bricks, a pond liner (click here to see more on those), a filter, and a few fish – et voila! If you like the sound of a pond, there are maintenance services around that can help you out, too. 

Areas For Birds To Gather

Waking up to birdsong is sometimes annoying, but mostly one of nature’s pleasures. If you like the sound of those feathered friends tweeting outside the window, why not place a few bird feeders and birdhouses around your garden to encourage the birds to come. They will thank you when food supplies are short in the winter!

Hot Tub!

Luxurious hot tubs are appearing in more and more gardens as their popularity increases. Perfect for socialising with friends and family and relaxing, they used to be prohibitively expensive and people weren’t sure about how to look after and maintain them. However, no prices have dropped and there are kits to keep them clean and hygienic, it’s a garden feature you might consider investing in. There’s nothing quite like lying back in a toasty warm pool of water while watching the sun go down in your wonderful garden. 

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