Your garden is
your own patch of outdoor space and greenery; so do not let it go to waster.
Turn it into a personal oasis and enjoy those rare sunny afternoon all the
more.
1. A Living
Room Outdoors
Who ever said
outdoor furniture had to be metallic and uncomfortable?
You can buy a
range of luxurious waterproof seating, including beach like deckchairs and
swinging sofas. Hammocks are another great option, covered in squishy cushions
and pillows covered in outdoor fabric. Arrange all this seating as you would in
a lounge to encourage good conversations and relaxation.
2. Cobbled
paths
Make a wobbly,
cobbled garden path, inviting outdoor adventures.
3. Prepare for
parties
An outdoor shed
complete with fridge is perfect for chilling the beers for garden gatherings.
Always have a dedicated bbq position, with space around it to admire the
sizzling burgers but far enough away from the door inside and washing lines.
4. Lighting
For a pretty
festival inspired lit area, cover trees or patio with outdoor fairy lights.
Solar lights are a more environmentally friendly option, that store light
during the day to light the garden at night. Finally, a low cost DIY idea is to
hang up lots of jam jars with tea lights inside.
5. Butterfly
area
Encouraging
butterflies into your garden will not only help these beautiful winged beasties
but will also give you a great deal of pleasure watching them.
Fill an area of
your garden with nectar-rich flowering perennials such as lavender, cowslip,
honeysuckle and buddleja.
6. Build a
beach
Sandpits can be
for grown ups too. Just fill a corner with sand, add a few buckets and spades
and enjoy your own private seashore.
7. Extend the
Indoors out
French doors
will extend your interiors outward, letting light and air into your home and
bringing you closer to the lovely sights, sounds and perfumes of your garden.
8. Poolside
hangouts.
The best of
being on holiday is surely chilling out by the pool. So why not bring a slice
of sunny Spain to your garden?
Caroline Harrowby is an expert exterior designer with
extensive experience in creating informal poolside spaces for dining and
entertaining. She has had clients from the south of France and Italy, to
rooftop balconies in London.
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