Gardening
is rising in popularity, possibly due to the fact that it is a great
way to use your intelligence as part of a fun and enjoyable hobby.
It’s also very rewarding, as you can not only monitor the
development of your garden and see changes happen before your eyes,
but also once you’ve put in the hard work you can sit back, relax
and enjoy the space you’ve taken so long to make.
Gardening
doesn’t have to be expensive either, you can transform your garden
ready for 2020 for about £1000 if you’re smart about it. Here are
some ways others have done the same.
Don’t
use traditional hedging
Instead
of hedging your garden, you can use more modern methods that keep
things simple and budget-friendly. You can create formal beds by
building pine
sleepers to bracket in your plant beds, and can even create
different levels to add some originality to your garden. It also
gives you a bit more control over which plants you want to feature
where, and allows you to split up your flowerbeds into distinct areas
that may be beneficial in contributing to your overall theme.
Sleepers
and the screws you need to put together can cost a lot if you go
through a garden or typical hardware store, but if you’re trying to
transform your garden, you should try and get trade or wholesale
prices from a site like Tradefix
Direct.
Look
for freebies wherever possible
Rockery
can add definition to your garden, but it can be expensive
(especially considering they are just lumps of one of the most
abundant natural objects on earth). You should keep an eye out for
rock-substitutes everywhere you go, an example of which could be by
salvaging a crumbling old stone wall (with permission of course).
You
also don’t need to spend lots of money setting this rockery - you
can
dig a hole for a pond and use that earth as a mound to support
your rocks and other features. You can also place herbs between the
rocks to keep them looking natural. Herbs are great to feature in a
garden as they can be very affordable and look, smell, and taste
great.
Other
Considerations
Pond
lining and a small water pump can be obtained cheaply, and you can
set up a beautiful water feature with relative ease if you do it
yourself with a basic knowledge of electrical routing.
Plants
will be your biggest expenditure, so be really careful when planning
them. Think about how they will look together and keep in mind when
they flower - the idea is to have a garden with some plants that are
flowering as often as possible. You should also consider some cheaper
plants like ferns, which can offer privacy and are largely
maintenance-free.
Have
fun with your garden transformation - you’ll have to work hard, but
if you believe in your cause and enjoy seeing the results, time will
pass quickly; in no time you’ll have a stunning garden to enjoy.
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