You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars on a landscape architect to add major impact to your garden this spring. Try these simple and affordable tips to get it looking beautiful in no time:
–Fun fences: Are you faced with a concrete wall? Put up a trellis or two for an instantly dramatic and elegant look. Add some climbing plants to highlight the trellis.
–Hanging baskets: These always look elegant on a porch or veranda and add instant colour to your garden. “For real impact try brightly coloured baskets like apple green or plum, which coordinate beautifully with flowers,” says garden guru Peter Cantley.
–Rocky road: Add some pretty pebbles or stones around plant bases or arrange large, smooth rocks along the edges of a pathway. This sophisticated look will draw attention to the shapes and curves in your yard.
–Light of the party: Proper lighting is essential for entertaining on summer evenings and for creating the perfect ambience in your garden getaway. Light from candles, lamps or illuminated planters make a big difference with a splash of colour.
–Use colourful planters: Set them around the edge of the patio to separate it from the yard or right into your garden. Plastic planters are fun and come in unique colours like peacock blue and deep burgundy. For more of a classic look, try fibreglass pots.
They have the look and feel of real stone but at a fraction of the price. The classic designs enhance any outdoor décor.
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