How to Maximise Your Garden Space This Summer

Summer is just around the corner, and for many people, this means spending time outdoors in your garden. However, if you have a small garden or limited outdoor area, it can be a challenge to create a beautiful and functional space. Fortunately, there are many ways to maximise your garden space this summer, and create a beautiful outdoor area for you to enjoy.

Create a Focal Point

Creating a focal point in your garden can draw the eye away from any limitations in space. Think about how you plan to use your garden most, and design your focal space around that. One of the best and easiest focal points to create is a barbecue and seating area, so you can relax, talk and eat in one place. By creating a focal point, you can make your garden feel more inviting and get the most out of your space.

Use Vertical Space

One of the best ways to maximise your garden space is to make use of your vertical space, as well as the ground-level. You should think about using walls, trellises, and other structures to create dimension and height. Climbing plants like ivy, jasmine or honeysuckle are great to grow up walls, or you could use a trellis with succulents and other plants. Hanging baskets are also a great way to use vertical space, and can be hung from walls or fences, depending how heavy they are!

Add Lighting

Adding lighting to your garden can help create an inviting space to enjoy during the warm summer evenings. Fairy lights, lanterns, and solar-powered lights all add a welcoming glow to your garden. Strategically placed lights can also help highlight certain features of your garden and make it feel larger. We suggest using lights to edge a path around your garden furniture, or to highlight your focal point even more.

Create Zones

No matter how big or small your outdoor space is, creating zones in your garden can help make it feel more organised. Designating areas for seating, gardening or children can help maximise your space and make it feel more functional for your lifestyle. Some gardens already have separated zones using patios, grass, gravel or decking. If you don’t have these, you can use hedges, fences or trellises to create separation between different zones.

Keep it Simple

Keeping your garden design simple is a very easy way to help maximise your space. We know it can be hard to refine down a crowded space, but it might be time for a clear-out! A cluttered or overly complicated design can make a small garden feel even smaller. Focus on a few key features and keep the design clean and simple. This will create a more spacious and relaxing atmosphere in your garden.

Maximising your garden space is all about being creative and thinking outside the box. With these tips, you can create a beautiful outdoor space to enjoy all summer long.

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