10 Ways to get a great looking Garden for less

A beautiful garden can be really expensive to create. The design and materials can cost a lot and if you want it done quickly then the high cost of labour can become an issue.

But with a few pointers, it doesn’t have to be so expensive. You can create a really great garden space on a budget if you follow these simple steps.

It sounds obvious but having a tidy up in the back garden is the best way to make use of the space you have, and its often overlooked.

Get yourself a Storage Box, and store away anything you feel you need to keep, like bikes, garden tools and clutter.

Recycle what you can and throw away any rubbish to get your space as clear as you can. It will immediately start to look great.

Once you have clear the space, Its time to clean up the patio, decking and fences to remove any moss and dirt.

If you have a patio, give it a good scrub or a fresh coat of paint. Also, get rid of the weeds – they make your garden look messy and uninviting.

You can use a special patio weed removing brush to clean the weeds out from between the slabs, this saves lots of time and looks great once you are finished.

A simple way to improve the look of paths and terraces is to use Decorative stones to line the paths and fill areas where weeds tend to grow. This is much cheaper than laying slabs or concrete and looks great.

All you need to do is to mark out the area that you want to be covered, level the ground, remove loose soil and grass, then lay down a permeable membrane over the whole area (this is to stop weeds and grass from growing). Then spread your stones over the membrane; try to aim for a depth of 2 to 2.5 centimetres.

Improve the look of your lawn by giving it a neat edge.

You can create all sorts of shapes with your lawn and use your imagination to create a great space. Use a simple edging strip to create that crisp edge to your lawn and define the beds and grassy areas.

These strips are simple to install so you can do it yourself.

Once the sun goes down having garden lighting adds a nice splash of character to your home and garden.

You can string some outdoor fairy lights round some shrubs, or suspend them from decorative canes stuck in the ground, and you’ll get a pretty glow through your garden at night that is as romantic as it is beautiful.

To keep your running cost to a minimum and there are various solar-powered options that you can purchase at a low price cost.

A focal point in a garden can be anything that is interesting and catches the viewer’s eye.

Its best to position a focal point at the furthest point in your garden to make the space feel bigger. This can be a small water feature, some interestingly placed colourful planters, or unique-looking benches.

A focal point can also bring character to your space and you can reflect your personality in your garden by choosing a focal point that you love and reflects your personality.

Mirrors are often utilised by interior designers to make a smaller room look large. This is a handy trick that you can use too especially if you have a small garden.

Hang a great looking mirror in your back garden to reflect the natural light and make the space look and feel larger. You can also use mirrors as another opportunity to reflect your personality in your garden space.