Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Giving Your Garden A Makeover

By Mark Walters


If you are one of the many people who loves their garden and tending to it then you could be on the lookout for ideas to give your garden a whole new look. Lots of people get pleasure from their garden whether it is a small urban garden or a large lawned garden and it's easy to spruce up the look of your outdoors space with a few simple ideas.

A garden awning is a great way to give your garden a whole new look. Awnings are functional in that they will protect the exterior of your home from the elements be that bright sunshine or rain and wind. Garden awning are also a great feature because they look good and if you enjoy entertaining in your garden they add that extra bit of protection and warmth for your comfort. There are many different kinds of awning available from the freestanding canopy types to the remote controlled with built in heating and lighting.

Garden ornaments are a simple way to change the focus in your garden. Many people choose an ornament or several ornaments to continue a theme within their garden, with Buddha and animal ornaments very popular. Choosing an ornament that has some personal meaning for you will always mean that you can enjoy a simple pleasure in your life as you sit in your garden and admire the view.

Many people consider adding a water feature to their garden and the sound of running water can be very soothing. A water feature like a small pond or fountain may also attract birds and other small animals looking for refreshment and you can have fun watching the various wildlife visitors to your garden.

An easy way to change the look and feel of your garden is to repaint your fence or shed. Pastel colored blues and greens are popular at the moment and will brighten up a small space nicely whilst helping to give the illusion of more space. Darker blues, greens and oranges will add a Mediterranean feel to your garden.

Decking is a great option if you want to make a big change to your garden. Some people with smaller gardens choose to deck the whole area while those with bigger gardens may choose to keep their space part decked and part lawn. Decking is great if you enjoy holding social gatherings in your garden and looks smart and stylish. What's more you won't have to mow the lawn so much!

A great idea for enthusiastic gardeners is to add a vegetable patch or a herb garden. This way you give your garden a new look and also grow yourself some produce. Vegetables are fast growing so you won't have to wait too long to see results and herb gardens can smell wonderful. Growing your own has never been as popular so why not make your garden work for you too?




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