House & Garden

From Baron To Blooming: Simple Ways To Bring Your Garden To Life

So you’ve made your house a home. Congratulations! You’ve transformed a property into a place that you and your family can play, work and relax. But there’s still something missing. Just outside the back door is the garden, looking a little sad or overgrown. It can be enough to put a dampener on any domestic satisfaction. Creating a garden that you and your family want to spend time in may seem like a daunting task but, don’t worry! Here are some simple ways to turn it from a frightening jungle into a tranquil paradise.

Take care of your lawn

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Your lawn is likely the centerpiece of your garden and will draw a lot of attention. It’s also the place where you and your family will spend much of your time playing and relaxing during the summer. But a neglected lawn can make the entire garden look drab and unkempt. Feeding your lawn some fertiliser a few times a year can make it stronger and look healthier. It’s also important to give the lawn a regular trim as long grass can shade areas of lawn from the sun, leaving it patchy and sad looking.

Add a splash of colour

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Your garden is most likely dominated by green. (Or some occasional brown.) But why not bring a little extra spark into it with some splashes of colour. It can be as simple as planting some pleasant flowers in some of your favourite shades. Or you could brighten up your shed and garden furniture with a lick of paint. You’ll be amazed at how much more vibrant your garden can become with such a simple addition.

Relax in a patio

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Speaking of furniture, sitting out in your garden in the evening is one of life’s simple pleasures. Unfortunately, you can always guarantee the weather will be on your side. A patio space in your garden can shade you from the sun, keep your warm and dry in the winter, and provide the perfect hosting space for parties. Regardless of the size and shape of your garden, patio builders like Great Aussie Patios can accommodate your needs. An elegant and spacious patio is just the thing to take your garden to the next level of luxury.

Let there be light

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The only way to improve an evening of relaxing in your garden in the evening is to bring a little light into the environment. There are plenty of garden lights that you can string over patios, sheds and even through flower beds. Many of them are even solar powered, so you don’t have to worry about trailing wires or finding a power supply. Bring the stars down to earth and transform your garden into your very own wonderland.

In the end, your garden is another part of your home and deserves the same care and attention as the interiors. With just a few simple additions, you won’t believe how easy it is to take your garden from something into which you daren’t step foot, to your favourite place.

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