How To Make Your Garden Cosy.

It is something that many people dream about – having a garden that is perfect for relaxing in at the end of a busy day.  The reality is very different for many people.  Some of us have very limited outdoor space at our homes, while others simply do not have time to spend on the garden in the first place.  In addition, getting the space suitable for use can be quite expensive, is hard work and can be quite difficult.
Getting hold of suitable chairs for the garden or patio is easy.  They come in all shapes and sizes as well as all price ranges, but choosing the right ones is not so easy.  Standard picnic and patio chairs are ideal for a couple of hours outdoors while having a barbecue but are not necessarily the best option for those who want to relax in the sun all day.  Why not opt for a garden sofa?  This is a touch of luxury that can turn the garden into an outdoor room, ideal for those lazy days when the sun is shining and we can forget about work and other worries. These are similar to the recliner sofas that are available for indoors, allowing the user to relax in the sun and to put their feet up.
There are plenty of options for other garden furniture such as tables and loungers.  Opting for a style made from wood will give a nice natural look to the garden. Benches can be placed under an archway with plants trailing around it to create a quiet corner; climbing roses are ideal for this.
However, something so luxurious needs to be in surroundings that are befitting.  Creating a lovely cottage style garden is one of many options.  This type of traditional garden tended to be filled with plants that had a real use, either medicinal or for food.  But the gardeners of old loved flowers and the front gardens of country cottages were traditionally filled with flowering plants. Now, the cottage garden style can be used to create a rural idyll, even in the centre of town, as more and more people want a more natural look for their outdoor space.
The type of plants used can include fruit bushes and trees, vegetables and aromatic herbs, and flowers such as roses and sweet peas.  Borders do not have to be neat and tidy and are best left to develop naturally, the strongest plants being cut back when they threaten to take over the garden.  The cottage garden look can create a cosy haven, with the plants being used to shield different areas of the garden to increase privacy; ideal for those who want to feel as though they are getting away from it all.
When selecting the plants, opt for aromatic types that will make being in the garden even more pleasant.  Lavender is a perfect choice for any garden.  It has a good scent and will grow easily in most areas provided it is not too shaded.  It can be used to create pretty colourful hedges and there are plenty of different varieties to choose from.