How to renovate your garden for summer

When summertime comes it’s important to have your garden ready. It’s about to become the centre of your world, where you can soak up some sunshine and enjoy some al fresco dining with your friends and family. 

You’re going to spend a lot of time out there so spending some money on garden renovations is worth it. However, you don’t need to spend an arm and a leg on extravagant water features and hedge sculptures. By making a proper budget and potentially looking to improving your credit score for the bigger items, you can add some vibrancy to your summer garden.

Here are some simple ways to brighten up your garden in time for summer: 

Accessorise with hanging baskets   

An effective way to add some dimension to your garden is by making use of some hanging baskets. Adding some dynamic pops of colour with bright reds and pinks can make your garden feel brighter and bigger. This is on top of them being low maintenance and pet and child friendly.  

There is a variety of hanging plants and pots that are compatible with all budgets, with trailing plants like petunias being the most popular.  

Try a lick of paint in your garden! 

You’ll be surprised just how much a new paint job can transform your old fences and walls. You suddenly add a well-needed dose of freshness to your outdoor space that makes it a pleasure to relax in.  

To give your garden a sense of harmony, why not coordinate your fences and sheds with the rest of your exterior? Pick a colour that compliments your garden furniture to make a pleasing colour scheme.  

Make sure you get rid of those weeds 

Getting rid of those pesky weeds gives instant vibrancy to your garden. Not only does it give some definition, but it protects your flowers and plants. You can keep a lush green feel to your summer garden without weeds giving that overall unkempt vibe.  

The beauty of weeding is that it can be totally free! Or, if you find you’re unable to manually remove them, you can buy a variety of weed killers and tools that mean you don’t even need to bend down. 

The right tools make your garden upkeep even easier  

Investing in the right garden tools can save you time and money in the long run. If your hedges need pruning, buy some shears. If you’re wanting to clear that overgrown flowerbed, get yourself a good rake.  

Garden tools that are sturdy and kept in good condition are going to make your garden renovations relatively pain-free, even for beginners. Purchasing the gardening essentials doesn’t need to burn a hole in your wallet either.