You’d be surprised at the number of people who don’t truly appreciate their outdoor space. It could be it’s too much of a big project to even get started with, or perhaps you don’t really know what to do to transform it. Your garden should be seen as an extension of your home, not an afterthought, and you should put the same level of care and attention to it as you do the interior of your house. When the sun shines, there is no better place to be than outside your home, surrounded by plants, relaxing, with a BBQ on the go. In this article, we take a look at some top tips on how you can transform your garden into an outdoor oasis. Keep on reading to find out more and get inspired.
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Define the different spaces
There are so many ways you can define the areas in your garden. You could consider adding a water feature – if so, make sure you speak to irrigation system experts to help set it up. You could also use things like pathways, hedgeways and plants to separate areas. If you have space, make separate zones such as a spot where you can relax and sunbathe, a gardening area and a place for entertaining with seating and a BBQ. If you have a pool, use a different patio around the edge and a fence to really define it.
Focus on the lighting
Lighting can make such a difference to your garden, transforming it from a dull space to something inviting and sophisticated. You can use lighting to highlight particularly bright or beautiful plants. You could use it to light up the pathways, such as the one back to the house. You could also get fairy lights that you drape over your fence or on the side of your building to give plenty of light when the sun goes down. It’s surprising what a difference it can make.
Create comfortable seating areas
There is no use having a beautiful garden if you don’t have anywhere nice to sit. Create a comfortable seating area, and this will become the number one spot for you when you want a bit of relaxation. Invest in comfortable chairs (but think about how you will store the cushions!) add in a table, some storage and things like an outdoor rug and beautiful plants and you’ve got the most beautiful area that you can escape to whenever you want some peace and quiet and to just enjoy nature and being outside.
These are just a few things you can do that can help you to turn your garden into an outdoor oasis. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to sit, relax and read a book, or if you want a space where you can host gatherings with family and friends, you’re sure to have that once you follow these tips. What are some top pieces of advice you have for transforming your garden to an outside oasis? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.
