Now that Spring is here, there is no better time to spruce up your garden with some clever pops of colour. Not only will a bit of colour freshen your home and lift your mood it will also provide an attractive welcome for visitors.
The days are getting longer, the air is getting warmer and it’s a beautiful time of year. Here are five easy tips to bring your garden from drab to fab this season!
Add splashes of colour
When people think of the warmer weather, one word often comes to mind…COLOUR! A great way to bring your garden back to life is to add vibrant, gorgeous colours and one way to do this is by planting colourful flowers. The great thing about flowers is that they come in all sorts of shades, whether it be peachy pinks, oranges, yellows or even blues, there is something for everyone. You can get as creative as you like and go wild or stick to your desired aesthetic, the opportunities are endless.
Check out these 10 best summer flowering plants for an instant pop of colour.
This is an excellent sustainable landscaping guide, specific to the Adelaide Hills region. The guide has garden styles to suit all sizes and styles, soil types and plant selection and it’s free to download here.
Add outdoor lighting
As the weather warms up, mild evenings are an invitation to spend more time outside, whether it’s for a family barbeque or entertaining friends. By installing some outdoor lighting, you can keep the party going long after the sun goes down and it is also a great way of extending the use of your outdoor space. There are many different ways to brighten up any area, from adding simple lights that light up a pathway, to fairy lights in your trees or twinkling festoon lights that hang above your seating area, creating a sense of magic in your garden.
If you’re after a more affordable way of illuminating your garden, installing solar-powered lights are an inexpensive and environmentally friendly option. They are free to run, don’t need any sort of wiring (so your garden will always look clean and tidy) and they work without you having to remember to turn them on and off!
These 52 outdoor lighting ideas will inspire you to illuminate your space in style – from ambience-boosting festoons to practical outdoor lighting inspiration.
Create a vertical garden
Over recent years, vertical gardens have become increasingly popular and are a great way of bringing a plain backyard wall to life. If your garden is looking a little empty and dull, make a vertical garden and add a refreshing splash of greenery to your yard. Not only are they stunning to look at, but they can also help with sound-proofing and improving air quality.
Due to their popularity, so many variations have been created using products like clay pots, tin cans and even hanging glass terrariums…the possibilities are truly endless. Adding this extra lush greenery will certainly turn your outdoor space into an area you don’t want to leave.
Check out this pinterest board for some fabulous vertical wall inspiration.
Plant a herb/veggie garden
Planting a veggie or herb garden is always a great idea and a perfect way to get kids involved in the food they eat and understanding where food comes from. If you’re a beginner then plant easy to grow options like tomatoes, cucumbers and strawberries – they’ll add a pop of colour to the garden and you can eat them straight off the vine!
Read more about creating your own garden.
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