With the spring season underway, its just about time to give your garden a little love. Whether youre growing mesmerizing flowers or vegetables to prepare fresh meals this summer, everyone can appreciate a well-kept garden, especially potential buyers. Plus, if youre working from home these days, keeping busy in the backyard is the perfect way to get some fresh air and avoid feeling cooped up inside. Here are a few easy ways to spruce up your garden this season.
Design a Pathway
Having a stone or pebble pathway that leads up to your garden, or even through it, can give it a welcoming feel that encourages guests to take note of its beauty. This can also help indicate where people should and shouldnt be walking”in case your kids have a tendency to run through the flower beds! You may have to work with a professional landscape designer to get the best results, but in the end, it will certainly be worth it when you have a picturesque path.
Install Lighting
Gardens are beautiful by day, but theres just something about them thats absolutely breathtaking when illuminated at night. If you enjoy throwing outdoor dinner parties during the warmer months, you can create a majestic backdrop by putting the spotlight on your flowers, shrubs and hedges after the sun goes down.
Add a Water Feature
A water feature is always an exciting way to transform the garden into a veritable sanctuary. Whether its a small stream with a waterfall, reflecting pool or simple fountain, it adds a relaxing element that everyone can enjoy. With a small pond, you can even grow aquatic plants like water lilies or blue iris.
Create a Seating Area
You may already have a terrace or patio in the backyard, but a separate seating area in the garden can have its own unique and intimate feel thats a bit removed from everything else. Besides, who doesnt love finding a few peaceful moments to sit and admire their garden?
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