How to Improve your Garden this Summer

As summertime approaches, our thoughts naturally turn to our gardens and how we can get them ready for the season. It can be easy to neglect the garden and then instantly regret it when the sun shines and we all want to head outside. From adding wooden garden furniture to painting your fences, here are five simple ways to give your garden a spruce-up.

1. Give your garden a good tidy

It may take a bit of work but a really good tidy up is going to work wonders in improving your garden. Prune overgrown bushes and trees and make sure there are no weeds spoiling the view. You may also want to give your shed and fencing a freshen-up with a new coat of paint or wood treatment. Ronseal Garden Paint 2.5l - Various Colours  protects your garden timber and helps it repel rainwater, while adding a smart contemporary colour of your choice.

2. Plant some colourful flowers

Bring a stunning burst of colour to your garden by adding some plants and flowers. It is a well-known fact that colourful flowers and plants can not only make your garden look amazing but can also lead to enhanced emotional well-being too. Adding pots and planters to your patio or around the perimeter of your garden is one of the easiest ways to do this. Choose a contemporary rectangular wooden planter such as the Deluxe Wooden Planter for a modern look, or opt for this Rustic Planter for a more countrified charm. These garden accessories provide the perfect place to plant and maintain a few flowers, and you are able to move them around the garden to suit you.

Another option that you could consider when it comes to flowers are climbing plants. Climbing plants are a great way to add a different look and feel to your garden. Encourage climbing plants by fitting trellis or lattice to an unsightly wall to help disguise it, while creating a pretty feature in your garden.  Or add trellis and plants to the top of your fence for an attractive boundary as well as additional privacy.  

3. Create somewhere to relax

Our gardens have become an extension of our homes in recent years. Creating a pleasant area in which to sit and relax will help you maximise your space and make you want to spend more time out there. Wooden garden furniture is a great choice as it lasts well, can be painted to your taste and is timelessly stylish. Use wooden garden chairs to create a peaceful haven in which you can sit and enjoy your garden. The Reclined Relax Companion/ Double Garden Chair is the perfect place for two to relax with a drink, while the Fowey Reclined Bench is another great choice from our wooden garden chairs selection.

4. Make an outdoor dining space

What can be better than a spot of al-fresco dining in the summertime? Adding an outdoor table to your garden will help you make a space for enjoying barbecues and other meals. Again, wooden garden furniture such as the Cardinham dining table and chairs are a great choice for creating a sociable space to dine with family and friends.

5.Don't forget the finishing touches

Look for details that will add the finishing touch to your garden and take it to the next level. Outdoor festoon lighting and a fire pit will complement your wooden garden furniture, creating a cosy feel and helping you to enjoy your garden later into the evening.