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You don’t have to be a professional to achieve the perfect summer garden. With keen attention to detail and a few expert tips, you can upgrade your garden to a beautiful and functional space affordably. Here are some great ways to get you started:

Invest in Your Patio

Away from all the greenery, you can have a paved patio area to relax and even allow you to work outdoors during the warm weather. The initial setup may be a little tasking, but the end product will be worth it. The patio area requires furniture, and there are many different outdoor furniture designs available online and in furniture shops. You can play around and add fun items such as a swing chair to add some cosiness to the space.

Outdoor Lighting

Lighting comes in handy when you want to enjoy some time outdoors at night. It need not be anything fancy, but good lighting creates a great ambiance to sit and enjoy your garden space at night. Floor lamps and clever garden lighting help light up your area and make a statement when hosting guests. If you can achieve light and heat together, it is an added advantage that helps keep the garden area warm at night.

Prints and Textures

There are no rules when it comes to decorating the outdoors. Your summer garden allows you to get creative with colour, texture, and prints to suit your individual preference. In addition to outdoor furniture, you can add some giant outdoor cushions, throw pillows, and blankets to make the space cosy. It is a clever way to decorate with useful items that make your space functional yet beautiful at the same time.

Go for Colour and Scents

Different plants and flowers have different scents, which project better in summer. Choose plants such as chocolate-scented cosmos, roses, rosemary herbs, and coconut-scented nemesia, which all have pleasant scents to keep your garden area smelling refreshing. There are many flower types that, in full bloom, will brighten up your space with unique colours. Experiment with climbing plants along your walls to add some extra greenery, and your summer garden will become a beautiful haven to spend your extra time in.

Lawn Maintenance

Once you set up your summer garden space, maintenance is equally important. Frequent weeding, mowing the lawn, trimming hedges, and getting rid of any litter helps keep the space in top condition and only takes a short time to achieve. Water your plants often, and this will help them thrive and look more beautiful. This way, you retain a sophisticated summer garden without seeking help from a professional.