{"id":3418,"date":"2020-04-28T09:24:51","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T08:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3418"},"modified":"2020-04-28T09:24:51","modified_gmt":"2020-04-28T08:24:51","slug":"4-things-to-do-before-transforming-your-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/newsandarticles\/4-things-to-do-before-transforming-your-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"4 things to do before transforming your garden"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/garden-picture.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3419 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/garden-picture.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have you heard the age-old saying, \u2018fail to prepare, prepare to fail\u2019? Well, this is certainly no different for garden transformations. Effective planning and preparation will ensure that you really make the most of your space, creating areas in which you can relax, entertain and play. If you\u2019re planning on giving your garden a makeover for the upcoming summer months, here are some of the key things to consider.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Create a budget<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is no point in spending hours browsing new patio flags, lavish fencing and extravagant flower bed designs if you cannot afford them. Instead, set yourself a realistic budget before you start planning, so you can explore the best options in line with what you have to spend. There are plenty of things you can do to transform your space, no matter how big or little your budget is, so don\u2019t be tempted to overstretch yourself and make sure you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.118118money.com\/monthly-loans\/3000-pounds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">carefully consider your finances<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<b>Design a practical and useable layout<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The next thing to do is design a practical and useable layout that will work for you and the members of your household. Think about who will be using the space, how many of you there are and the main things you will be using the garden for. For instance, if you enjoy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/barbecue\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">barbecues in the summer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with your nearest and dearest, you might prioritise creating a space big enough for entertaining the whole family. Or, if you have dogs, you may wish to maximise the grassy areas, so they have plenty of space to run around and play.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<b>Consider the amount of maintenance<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s really important to consider how much upkeep your new garden will require and if you can realistically stay on top of it. Do you want to tend to it weekly, monthly or maybe even less? The answer to this question should dictate your overall garden design. If you\u2019re too busy to keep on top of a busy garden filled with different plants, shrubs and trees, then avoid introducing lots of new greenery in your new design \u2013 instead, focusing on lower-maintenance garden designs. On the other hand, if you\u2019re keen to get your hands dirty regularly then a higher-maintenance garden will be achievable. The key is to be realistic!\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<b>Choose a variety of evergreen and seasonal plants<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you want to enjoy looking out and getting into the garden all year round, then it\u2019s worth planting a mix of seasonal and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/advice\/profile?pid=842\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">evergreen plants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. When you\u2019re planning your design, consider areas that you\u2019d like to remain green all year round, whether that\u2019s for aesthetics or for seclusion. For instance, do you want to increase privacy at the front or back of your home with an evergreen hedge? Then you\u2019ll want to ensure you have enough space for this, before creating areas for flower beds. Once you\u2019ve established the spots you\u2019d like to dedicate to evergreen shrubs, you can plan where to plant complementary seasonal flowers, such as daffodils.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you heard the age-old saying, \u2018fail to prepare, prepare to fail\u2019? Well, this is certainly no different for garden transformations. 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