6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Garden Space This Summer

During summer, when you spend a lot of time in your garden, you might get an urge to give it a makeover. 

Read on to learn about some innovative things that you can do in and around your garden to provide it with a fresh new look.

Set up a garden room 

If you want to merge all the convenience of being indoors with the opportunity to enjoy your garden, setting up a garden room is the way to go.

A garden room is a standalone building that you set up outdoors. They are small enough that they do not require a building permit. Since they are mostly made from natural materials and have a natural finish, setting up a garden room can only improve the look of your yard.

It can serve as your home office, as a cozy retreat from all the noise and annoyances of everyday life, or be set up in a million different ways that suit you.

When thinking about garden room design, do not worry about losing valuable space in your yard. If anything, by setting up one, you are repurposing a piece of your garden that would otherwise be unused and making the most out of it.

Make a vertical garden 

If both your budget and your garden space are too small for something like a garden room, setting up a vertical garden is an easy way to get the most out of the area you do have.

All you need is some hanging baskets and pots that will serve as self-contained planting spots. Hang them on a garden wall if you already have one, or make it from pallets.

For an extra oomph factor, paint your planters in bright, eye-catching colors. The flowers that blossom in this environment are easy to maintain and take care of. For a bit of care and love, you will be rewarded with a bright and colorful oasis in your garden that doesn’t take up too much space.

Build a path or a patio 

Building a stone pathway or even a patio doesn’t have to be an expensive endeavor. 

As long as you have set up a weed membrane on the ground that is compact and even, you can build a pathway out of any old gravel, brick pieces, and leftover building materials.

If you are feeling particularly crafty, you can even use old bits of slab and bricks to create a small patio area or build a deck. All you need is enough room to put a couple of chairs and a small bistro table.

With just a bit of planning, you can turn one corner of your yard into a relaxing spot for you and your friends to grab a few drinks and relax.

Cut trees and bushes 

Unlike most of the things on this list, this is something that you should not attempt to do yourself unless you have the right tools and skills for the job. Cutting down old trees and shrubs is one more way to get the most out of your garden space.

However, even if you have all the proper tools and safety equipment, that might not be enough. Also, keep in mind that specific trees and bushes need to be cut in a particular way since that impacts the way they will regrow in the future – one more reason to consult a botanist or another professional. 

Cutting down trees is much more complicated than just pruning plants in your garden.

Shape the lawn

An easy yet effective way to make your garden look attractive is to cut your lawn in a particular geometric shape – a square, circle, or even an oblong.

To achieve this, use an old trick that still works to this day. 

Simply mark the shape you want your lawn to be in with some string. Next, grab a spade and cut off all the excess grass that stands out from your ideal shape.

This is a relatively easy thing to do, and the result will be well worth the afternoon you will spend tending to your lawn.

Create space for entertaining 

Your garden can be an ideal place to entertain guests, so why not devote a portion of it to the perfect entertaining space? 

Depending on the room you have at your disposal, you can choose between permanent furniture or one that can be folded and tucked away. You can build a barbecue or decide to buy one. If you have space for it, set up an entire outdoor kitchen or a wall-mounted bar if the available space is an issue. 

You can dig up a fire pit for those chilly autumn nights or simply buy a portable one. Your imagination is the only limit. 

Regardless of which options you choose, what matters is that you have some good company to share your newly built space with. After all, that is the most important thing for a garden – it should be a place where you spend some quality time with people you care about.

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