Personalising Your Garden

When it comes to creating a personalised garden that truly reflects who we are, where do we even begin? For the not-so-green-fingered of us, this is quite a loaded question. 

First thing’s first, how we enjoy and use our outdoor space – and that doesn’t mean just during those warm summer months – is one of the key things to bear in mind when it comes to creating a personalised outdoor space. Nowadays, it’s about maximising the use of our gardens all year round and creating a seamless indoor/outdoor flow. This means decluttering and rearranging the space to give it room to breathe and fully cater to our needs.

If you’re looking to restyle your garden and perhaps make some new additions, start by reflecting on your lifestyle – how often are you entertaining? What do you like to do in your garden? What about your taste and style inside your home – how can you expand its reach outdoors? An essential principle to keep in mind is that less is always more. Getting some new outdoor furniture like outdoor furniture canberra and investing in a strong awning can maximise your opportunity to eat with loved ones outside. Equally, if you’re not into eating outdoors, think about possibly putting in an artificial lawn, giving you space to relax on a blanket throughout the summer, and require minimal maintenance during the winter!

If you’re a keen gardener, you’ll probably already have a type of flower that you like. The question is, how do you step it up a notch and really bring the best out of what nature can offer you? Which colours inspire or excite you? Who spends the most time in your garden with you and what colours do they like? Do you have kids or grandkids who are partial to accidentally tramp over those flower beds? There are many ways to arrange flowers but to really make use of your creativity, consider flower walls, creeping vines, and unique hanging baskets to develop a whole new artistic canvas to your garden. To take this one step further, consider incorporating LED or solar-powered fairy lights to add a touch of magic and light up your creations during those evenings spent outdoors with loved ones. If you’re a fan of bright colours, then indulge in vibrant tones, and if you prefer something more neutral and low key, consider purchasing flowers with warmer tones to reflect this.

If you enjoy relaxing in your garden, consider ways to really enhance the tranquil vibes by incorporating a fireplace – not only would it allow you to enjoy your garden throughout the year, it would create a warm atmosphere and enable you to have plenty of gatherings with friends and family around your outdoor dining table for that alfresco dining experience. Another element to think about is a water feature. They can be simple concrete structure, or highly creative and inventive – either way, they’re wonderful mood-setters that can make you feel as if you’ve been whisked away to a tropical destination. These structural additions give that sense of being somewhere else – a secret garden that welcomes those who wish to unwind and take time out.

So, those are just some examples of things you can do to truly maximise the potential of your outdoor space, and make it seem bigger than it is. Don’t be afraid to be bold and unique, because, in order to truly feel that it’s your space, your garden should feel like it’s an external reflection of you and your lifestyle.