How To Transform Your Garden

Your garden can quickly become your home’s biggest asset.

After all, it is the perfect space to host outdoor celebrations, from weddings to BBQs, while also ensuring that you have space to kick back and relax at the end of a busy day or week. Furthermore, buyers are often willing to spend big money (up to 20% more) on properties with nice gardens.

Despite this, it’s one of the home maintenance tasks that people tend to ignore, meaning you aren’t alone if you cannot remember the last time you worked on your garden. Fortunately, you can also turn things around pretty quickly!

With that in mind, here are some simple yet effective ways in which you can transform your garden while continuing to juggle your house responsibilities. 

Gain an understanding of what you’re working with. If it’s been a little while since you last worked on your garden, you’ve got a long journey ahead when it comes to transforming the space. This means that putting some kind of plan in place that details every single thing you need to do is incredibly useful. However, before you can start planning, you need to know what you are working with.

Start by cleaning up your garden, removing debris and weeds. This means that you can then properly assess the space, figuring out what changes you’d like to make moving forward. For example, you may find that you need to focus on planting new seeds if your garden is looking a little sparse.

This is also the perfect time to set your budget for your garden transformation, too. Otherwise, you may find that you will have to abandon a project partway through, meaning that your garden once again becomes a space that you do not use. 

Research different plants and flowers before planting them. The best gardens are those that are full of life and vibrancy; however, they also take a lot of work. Fortunately, you can make this a little easier by researching low-maintenance plants and flowers, focusing specifically on those that are local to you. This means that you won’t have to work as hard to keep them alive (which is good news if you’re not the best plant parent around).

You may also want to ask a friend or a family member who is a particularly skilled gardener for some advice.

Buy the right gardening tools. Buying the right gardening tools is key to not only transforming your pace but also keeping it in top condition moving forward. This is because you’ll have the necessary tools to hand to keep the space looking pristine, without having to hire a gardener to do it for you. For example, you can use your electric lawn mower throughout the year to keep your grass and greenery at a nice, presentable length. This is something that is definitely worth investing in, as you’ll be able to use it for years to come.

You should also purchase tools such as shovels, forks, loppers and a watering can. In some cases, you may be able to find these items second-hand, saving you a bit of money while also ensuring you have access to everything you need. Remember, they don’t necessarily need to look good; they simply need to do the job! 

Upcycle your garden furniture. If you want to turn your garden into a more functional space, then you should make sure that you show your furniture some love, too. After all, outdoor furniture has to sustain a lot of wear and tear, which means it’s easy for it to get damaged over time. Fortunately, you do not have to start from scratch and buy entirely new furniture (especially if you’re working with a tight budget), as you can easily get the results you want through upcycling.

For example, you’d be surprised by how much of a difference a fresh coat of paint can have on your furniture, especially if the color has long since faded. This is also a great opportunity to introduce some bright colors into your garden, as opposed to sticking to a more subtle color scheme. You can also carry out some basic repairs at this time, so that you aren’t worrying about furniture collapsing beneath you (or your guests) each time you sit down.

If buying new furniture is essential, try to shop second-hand before buying something brand-new. Remember, you can always upcycle these pieces if they are looking a little dated, while still saving a great deal of money. 

Embrace different styles and aesthetics. If you are unhappy with how your garden looks, consider making a drastic change. For example, you could embrace a different style and aesthetic, as opposed to simply removing some weeds and hoping for the best.

If you want to make your garden a space of peace and tranquillity, you may want to utilize Japanese garden design principles to create a space that feels calm and welcoming, no matter what the weather may be. Alternatively, if you’re creating a garden for your children to run around in, you may want to focus on creating more imaginative spaces, such as fairy villages. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with keeping things simple either, especially if you’re wanting to create a space that is low-maintenance.

Put together a gardening schedule. Putting together a gardening schedule will help ensure that your garden stays looking its best. This way, you can make sure the time you have put into your garden was time well spent. Furthermore, it also takes some of the pressure off your shoulders, as you can then easily share the workload with others or call in extra help when you need it.

Final thoughts. No matter how long it has been since you last spent time in your garden, there are plenty of steps that you can take to transform the space. This will allow you to make more use of the space moving forward, whether you want to spend the afternoons soaking up the sunshine or host parties and events.