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The easiest ways to spruce up your garden

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Chris Warnes

There is a whole variety of things that you can do to make your garden more enticing and functional, and a lot of them are actually quite cost-effective.

The garden is supposed to be the neat part of your home where you can lay back and relax during the warm days, so why not make the best out of it? Here are some of the best ways to spruce up your small garden.

Fertilise your lawn

It is a good idea to fertilise your lawn a couple of times a year. Spend a couple of hours doing this in order to make the best out of your grass. The fertiliser makes the grass healthy, prevents weeds, gives your lawn longevity, takes care of bare patches, and also makes it resistant to pets and pests. If you want to make your garden green and enticing, this is the way to go. You can get fertilisers for a relatively good price at supermarkets and DIY stores.

Implement accessories

Another great way to liven up your garden is to add little things such as new colourful cushions for the patio furniture, or candle holders for the patio table. In the case that the garden has some metal decorations, you can give them a new coat of paint. All that you really have to do is get creative with little details. It can even be a bird bath, a barbecue set or a vintage watering can. Add these items to your garden to make it more welcoming.

Install proper lighting

If you want your garden to have character, then you should invest into proper lighting. There is a big choice for you out there – from solar-powered lights to battery-operated lamps. You can decide to get energy-efficient bulbs. This will save you money, and you can go for draping string lights around your plants or over your garden furniture. Solar-powered lights are also a great money-saver, as well as environment-friendly. You can go for lamps or tea lights.

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Take care of the weeds

Weeds are an issue that requires persistent care. If you allow them to grow, they will make your garden look unkempt and ugly, so you need to make sure that you take care of them. Don’t spare on good quality garden tools to get the job done, as they last long and make it a lot easier to take care of your garden. What you need to do is remove the weeds out from their roots. To keep the weeds away, you could also get some weedkiller. 

Add colour

Your garden needs colour to look enticing. One way that you can complement your garden’s colouring is to get a couple of wooden planters that can be placed on the lawn or the patio, and fill them with some beautiful and colourful plants. Raised planters are a good idea for growing fruit and exquisite flowers, because they offer protection against pests. Furthermore, you could add a coat of fresh paint to your old plant pots to liven them up. You can either go for bold colours or soothing pastels.

Paint your shed and fence

If your shed is starting to look worn out, then it might be the time for you to scrub it down and apply fresh paint. You don’t have to go for the regular brown – you could make it look like a beach hut with white and blue. Furthermore, if your fence is out of shape, then you should put some effort into making it a lovely part of your garden as well. Before you apply a new coat of paint, it is necessary that you sand it down and apply a primer. You can go for the regular brown or white, or get more creative with the colours just like with the shed.

Your garden is an essential part of your home as well, so why not spruce it up with one of these ideas? Make it a sweet, welcoming place where you can relax, alone or with your family and friends. Put some effort into it and be creative!

This article originally appeared at Starts at 60.

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