We all know how much being outside can benefit our mental health, so it only makes sense to optimise our own outdoor spaces. Even the simplest of changes can make a huge difference when improving your garden through landscaping.
Here are some suggestions to get the ball rolling.
What is Landscaping?
Landscaping revolves around making a garden more attractive. You can choose from an array of themes and base your designs on these to help bring your vision to life. You could go for a tropical theme that integrates palm trees and hibiscus flowers.
Alternatively, a woodland theme would bring together rustic shrubs and florals that require little maintenance.
Meanwhile, some people choose Japanese-inspired landscaping designs that create an element of calm – koi ponds and waterfalls are a great way of integrating water elements to help chieve this.
Planters
Planters are essentially containers where you can grow flowers and other plants. They allow you endless landscaping opportunities, where you can mix and match different flora.
The advantage of using planters is that they offer versatility if you don’t have soil in your garden. You can integrate raised planter designs into your garden.
Choose taller planters, wider planters and planters in unusual shapes to enhance the shape of your garden. They tend to feature widely in urban gardens for this reason.
Decking and Patio
Installing decking or a patio means you can add chairs, tables and more into the mix, helping you get more out of your garden.
It can also help you to map out the flow of your garden – for example, you might map out pathways to a vegetable patch to allow for easy access.
When installing a patio, you can use a percussion drill to clear out any concrete or shape and work with stone materials. Something else to bear in mind is maintenance. You may want to hire or purchase a jet wash to keep these areas looking good.
Lawn Care
If you have a lawn, you should give it the care and attention it deserves so that it stays well-maintained. When it comes to landscaping, you might want to consider a basic lawn with a low-level edge so that it’s easier to cut.
Some people decide to use gravel or paving stones at a lower level than the lawn itself.
Lighting
Make sure your garden looks great, day and night, with the right garden light fixtures. This means you can enjoy the space once the sun starts to set.
Whether you choose outdoor fairy lights for a more subtle flow or go for a brighter lamp in your patio or seated area, there are ways to add an element of luxury to the space.
