The great Aussie summer is but a few months away and now is the perfect time to take a critical look at your outdoor living space with regard to making a few improvements. Let’s face it, no garden is perfection, rather it is an ongoing process that involves the manipulation of nature and adding a few attractive features.
In this short article, we offer a few cool ideas to add appeal to your garden.
- Hanging egg chairs – If you look at decking Melbourne homes, you will see some stunning examples of hanging chairs; some connect to an overhead support while others are free-standing with an aluminium frame. If you have yet to experience a hanging chair, drive to your local Melbourne garden furniture centre and see for yourself what all the fuss is about.
- Vertical wall gardens – You can order a kit online and build your own vertical wall garden using the green net and the pockets provided. Order some lush green exotic creepers and over time, your vertical garden will come into its own; if you have a single wall that looks out of place, this is the perfect solution.
- Crazy paving – If you have a few old pavers kicking around, why not create stunning garden paths? Dig out the old paths, clear the ground, set your timber forms and position the paving then add wet cement. This is one way of adding character to your yard.
- Water feature – There’s something calming about having running water in the garden and it isn’t beyond your capabilities to build a rockery with a pool and waterfall. Check out the many YouTube videos that show you how to build a water feature in your garden; even if you have zero gardening experience, you can create a spectacular water feature. Click here for an informative article on landscape design.
- Artificial grass – Everyone loves a well-kept lawn, even though it is high maintenance. The good news is now you can have a grassed area that always looks like it’s just been mowed. Say goodbye to watering; the only thing you have to do is give the grass a sweep now and then with a stiff broom. We recommend having the lawn installed by professionals, as it can be a bit tricky to correctly lay artificial grass.
- Ground level LED lighting – Add a surreal ambience to your outdoor living space by installing ground level LED lights. Strips are available in a range of colours and there’s no limit to what you can do with LED lighting.
We hope that the above information gives you some inspiration to create a unique garden ambience and with summer only a few months away, now is the time to get to work on transforming your garden. Set a budget for your project and DIY solutions make for an affordable improvement.
