Summer is here in Australia and that is a time to make the best use of your outdoor living space; in this short blog, we offer a few creative and cost-effective ways to brighten up things.
- Planter boxes – Transform your garden with durable planter boxes from a leading online supplier where you will find all shapes, sizes and colours, all at affordable prices. Cubes, cylinders and tall tubs offer elegance and functionality, with a range of colours.
- Vertical wall gardens – Green netting that allows you to attach pots; you can recycle plastic soft drink bottles and choosing the right hanging plants will quickly cover the wall. Check out some of the many YouTube videos that show how to create a vertical garden, a project that costs next to nothing and it hides a wide expanse of wall.
- Water fountain – A central location would make a water fountain a major feature and with coloured LED lighting, the feature can be viewed at night. An ideal place would be the centre of the lawn, with water pipes buried under the grass and a small electric pump to provide the energy. Google can help you find water fountains and there are many stunning designs; combine it with a pond and create a small running stream.
- Coloured concrete – Why not replace that old terrace with a coloured concrete base? Pathways and even driveways can be concreted over; a special ready-mixed concrete truck can deliver the wet concrete to any location using a pipe and pump.
- LED strip lighting – LED strips can add a Disney-style look, you can drape them from trees, fix them around window frames and they come in many colours. Ground level lighting is another option, with garden lights that are powered by small solar panels, so you don’t need a power source.
- Hanging baskets – Hang a few baskets from the terrace with creeping vines and let nature take its course; A row of these would add some character to any garden. You can also hang them from trees for stunning effect, which is a great way to brighten up your garden.
- Recycled patio furniture – If you are handy with your hands, you could knock up a table and chairs from half a dozen wooden pallets. YouTube hosts a few videos on how to make recycled garden furniture and you will get some real satisfaction from such a project.
- Decorative gravel –Every garden could make use of decorative gravel, with a range of shapes and colours; spend a couple of hours searching online and you are sure to find the best products. Gravel also provides drainage if you have any wet areas, dig out the patch and replace the soil with the aggregate.
We hope the above tips help you to make a few positive changes in your garden; if you enjoy entertaining, your new look garden is ideal.
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