If you want to improve your garden, but don’t have a big budget available, there’s still plenty of things you can do. Here are a few simple ways to help boost your enjoyment of your outdoor space, without spending a small fortune. Keeping your garden in good order will also add value to your property, should you wish to sell it in the future.
Repair and tidy up
Start by fixing anything that needs mending, such as a loose fence panel, or potholes or cracked pavers in the driveway. Wash down your patio or decking, and weed the paths and borders. Put away in the shed or garage any clutter which is not currently in use. It’s amazing what a big difference sorting out the details can make to your outdoor space.
Sort out the shed
If your garden shed is a dumping zone which is cluttered up with furniture and gardening tools that you no longer use, late summer is an ideal time for a clear out. Empty the shed out and sell or recycle anything that you don’t need, so there will be plenty of space to store the garden furniture once summer is over.
If the exterior could do with a fresh coat of paint, now is also an ideal time to get this job done, as we are enjoying a spell of warm dry weather. If you have an outdoor building that is large enough, you could even consider having it converted into a space that can be used in all seasons, such as a home office or gym.
Create zones in the garden
If your garden lacks structure, it can help to create separate zones to get the most out of it. For example, if your kids’ toys tend to end up strewn messily all over the place, dedicate a corner for a mini play area, to encourage them to stick to one place.
Have a dedicated space for eating out, which is suitably surfaced to place furniture on, and screened for privacy. If you need some extra shielding from nosy neighbours, you could install screens, and encourage climbing plants, such as clematis, to grow on it for added interest. Foliage also tends to insulate noise, so this will minimise any outside distractions.
Add features to attract wildlife
Watching birds and insects visit your garden adds interest for you and your family, and helps to promote greater biodiversity in the area. Simply by adding some water, in a bird bath, stone trough, or container pond, will help to attract birds, insects, and amphibians.
Plant as many native flowers and shrubs as you can, because cultivated varieties often do not provide any pollen, and will not support the bee and butterfly population. If you have enough room, create a ‘no mow’ zone on your lawn, to allow native wildflowers and herbs to flourish, and to provide shelter for other small creatures.
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