A garden can be a beautiful sanctuary where you can hang out in to get away from life's little stresses. Additionally, investing in your garden doesn't have to take up much of your time.
Here are some simple yet effective design ideas that can help you transform your garden from a tired affair to a natural paradise right at home.
Add classical details
Ever drooled over the Gardens of Versailles? Just put some traditional decorations on your garden, and you can have one right in your backyard, albeit on a less grand scale.
You can invest in garden antiques that give the space a touch of mystery. Some key pieces that you can go for include urns, jars, and finials, and perhaps even a small wellhead. These small yet striking details will give your garden an air of sophistication, giving it a sense of history and timelessness.
Create an illusion of space
If your garden is small and feels cramped, then it's time to create an illusion of space by installing a mirror. Make sure to choose a weatherproof one that you can easily clean. Put it up over a blank wall where previously there was nothing to see.
You can also choose to place it in a gloomy and dark corner to encourage light to come in by way of reflection. You might be surprised by the effect. Your previously enclosed garden will suddenly feel warm, spacious, and inviting.
Include some trusty succulents
If you're tired of battling it out with your plants, get some reliable succulents to introduce variety in your collection without too much sweat. These plants can survive without daily watering and are known to be tough. Also, they are gorgeous and can give your garden a wild, desert-inspired look.
You can have a corner dedicated to your succulents or put them around your other potted plants. One excellent way of offsetting their unique look is to place them in a box or a garden bed with jagged or rounded rocks.
Put up cheerful furniture
If you have an unused corner, convert it into a seating area by placing a bench there. Give the bench a fresh coat of paint and add some brightly colored cushions and pillows in shades of green, yellow, or soft neutrals and pastels.
Make the area more inviting by pairing the seat with a side table, topped by a potted flowering plant. You can give the area some extra shade by putting up a simple awning above it. A do-it-yourself one would require an old sheet.
Give your shed or fences a vibrant makeover
Sometimes, a bit of paint can bring back light to a drab space. If you notice that your garden shed seems to disappear among your plants, then maybe it's time to give it a fresh paint job. Choose bright colors such as yellow or cool hues like blue to give your garden a youthful vibe. You can also choose to paint it white for a classic appeal. The important thing is to complement it with your plants.
Your fences should also be given some attention. A sunshine yellow shade is quite popular for them, along with powder blue. Choose a pastel color to give your garden a soft and elegant look.
Investing in your garden is a worthwhile endeavor, given that it's a little piece of nature that belongs to you alone. It's where you can sit back and relax, letting nature regale you with her beauty and bounty. If you feel like your garden looks a bit dreary lately, then perhaps you need these ideas to give life to your green paradise.
