Tips to get your garden looking AMAZING
Updated | By Poelano Malema
Nothing is more inviting for a house than a stunning garden.
There are simple things that you can do to make sure your garden look in the best shape possible. The nice thing about doing your own garden is that you can do what you like without being restricted. After all, it is YOUR garden!
Take a look at some tips below that could help you transform your garden into something magnificent.
Have a variety of flowers
The easiest way to get colour into your garden is to plant flowers with different colours. You can also mix flowers with different coloured herbs and vegetables. So not only will your garden look good, but it can save you some money instead of going to the store to buy some herbs and veggies. The other great thing about flowers is that they also smell good, which will bring different aromas to your garden.
Have different sized plants
Variety is good. So apart from flowers, you can also have trees and bushes planted in your garden. This will make your garden look much nicer. Don’t forget to take note of the leaf texture, size, and design. All these mixed can give you a beautiful garden.
Choose the right colour theme and design
It is important to visualise your garden before planting. Knowing the shape you want your garden to take will make things easier for you. So walk around your area, use the internet or even buy some garden magazines to help you get an idea of your ideal garden. Another trick to getting a beautiful garden is to theme an area of your garden by clever use of colours. You can group same colour plants or mix and match colours according to what looks best.
Include art and rocks
Enhance your garden with some nice garden art. Make use of pedestals, garden sculptures, plant pots, rocks, paving stones, and water features to make your garden look incredible. The good thing about most plants is that you can grow them in just about anything, so be creative with the kinds of containers you use. You can choose plain colours or choose colourful containers to add more colour in your garden.
Also read: Tips To Start Growing A Small Vegetable Patch
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