Want to create a garden that will have your neighbors peeking over your fence with envy? We have the style guide for you!
From stunning water features to on-trend focal points, check out these simple yet effective tips on how you could style up your garden and impress your neighbors.
Garden sheds
No outdoor space is complete without a garden shed. Not only can they be used to clear the clutter that might otherwise be strewn around your garden, but the variety of them that are now available also means that they can add personality and style that is all you. Garden sheds painted in contrasting colors can help make your garden stand out, so forget the same-old brown wood effect and go for something bold! You can also install skylights and a few pieces of small furniture inside to create a shed that is not only useful but also a place to zone out and enjoy potting plants, doing crafts or other hobbies.
Flower power
A garden with plenty of flowers is sure to impress your neighbors. If you’re wondering which flowers to go for, roses never fail to look amazing. Hydrangeas and honeysuckle are also popular options, and if you want something sweet-smelling, opt for peonies, lavender and dianthus pack a punch when it comes to a nice fragrance.
Be sociable
Love entertaining friends and family in the garden? Impress your neighbours with a social space to beat the rest by laying a new patio in slate to give it a chic and sleek effect. Building a barbecue area, complete with a pizza oven, is another sure-fire way to create an enviable social space. And don’t forget the furniture. Hanging egg chairs are very fashionable right now and a few of these complemented by some other wicker chairs and sofas offer a fantastic place to unwind with friends.
Focal point
It’s all about the focal point in 2021. Not only do these look great and are very on-trend, but creating a focal point unique to your home and style will help to give your garden its own personality that is sure to have a positive impact on what your neighbors think of your garden. From a weeping willow to a dramatic statue, focal points are anything that helps to direct the eye. You could install a tall birdbath in the middle of your patio surrounded by bright potted plants, create a ‘flower wall’ at the bottom of your garden adorned with climbing ivy, build a small pond with lily pads, reeds, and ornaments, or something else.
Go back in time
Impress your neighbors by revamping your garden, or parts of it, with pieces from a certain era. Colonial rails, which come from an architectural style emerging in the 17th century, look great bordering a decking area. Or you could also buy small Greek-style statues, install a Gothic archway or invest in a Romanesque fountain to give your garden some extra class from a period of your choice.
We hope we’ve inspired you to change up your garden! Good luck impressing the neighbors.
