If you haven’t ever given your garden much attention, then it’s time to change that. Transforming one’s garden into an oasis can be challenging, but it is possible. Many people wish that they had gardens, but they are stuck in apartments, so they can’t. Because of this, you should make the most out of yours. The way that you choose to decorate your garden depends largely upon your personal taste and your house’s aesthetic and theme.
This post will offer a few tips for decorating your garden like a pro:
Outdoor Grill
If you want to host friends, hold parties, and cook food outdoors, then an outdoor grill will make for a great addition to your property’s back garden. The installation of grill islands is relatively straightforward. The company that you buy your grill from will likely do it for you, though it’s entirely possible to do it yourself if you really want to. With that said, it is a better idea to let a professional do it so that you can ensure it doesn’t break. If you install it yourself, you might not be covered by your grill’s warranty if problems do arise. Most companies offer complimentary installation, meaning that you don’t have to pay a penny for it. In addition to an outdoor grill, you might want to build an outdoor bar, and a wooden pagoda to protect them from the elements.
Play Area
If you have children, then building an outdoor play area for them is a fantastic way of maximizing your garden’s use. During the COVID pandemic’s early days, outdoor exercise and play were forbidden. In case another lockdown is ever introduced (and leading scientists are suggesting more pandemics will come in the future), then an outdoor play area for your children will come in very handy. They won’t be stuck indoors, bored, and with nothing to do. You can take them out into your garden and keep them engaged and happy. Outdoor play areas aren’t especially hard to build, in fact, you can buy ready assemble kits online.
Landscaping
Landscaping is something that should ideally be undertaken by a trained gardener, although if you haven’t got the money to hire one then you can try to do it yourself. If you are going to proceed by yourself, then it’s a good idea to invest in a few books and potentially even consider taking an online course. Alternatively, if you have any loved ones or family friends that are experienced gardeners, you could enlist their help. When landscaping, try to make your garden fit in with your house’s theme. If you live in a detached colonial property for example, then decorating your garden in the style of a desert oasis won’t suit.
Pond
Ponds are a great addition to any home because they are easy to install and don’t take up a lot of space. The best thing about pond installation is that you are then given the opportunity to add fish to your pond and transform your garden into a wildlife sanctuary. If you are going to put fish in, then cover your pond with a net so that herons and other predatory animals can’t fish for them. Herons are notorious for stealing people’s fish.
Bird Feeders
Bird Feeders are another way of allowing wildlife into your garden. Adding a few bird feeders around your garden can make your garden a lot nicer and more tranquil, especially if songbirds visit. In order to encourage songbirds, you should scare off larger birds like corvids that prey on them. In addition to this, you should also get stickers for your windows to stop birds from flying into them. If you have a large bird population in your garden, sooner or later they will begin flying into your windows. A large sticker featuring a predatory bird can prevent them from going near your windows.
Fencing
One last thing to consider is setting up fences around your property’s perimeter. Many American gardens don’t have tall fences, which enables neighbors and passers-by to see in. If you want privacy, then setting up a fence is a great idea. Fences aren’t expensive to set up, although the price of wood is rising so if you are going to then now’s the time to, before prices do become extremely unreasonable. You can even buy fence panels second-hand online. Fencing will make for a great addition to your home, so it deserves your consideration.
Improving your garden’s appearance won’t be too difficult. It only takes motivation and a little bit of hard work. If you can’t find the time, then you can always hire a professional garden designer to handle it on your behalf.