Now is the time to start thinking about what you want your garden to look like in the summer. With a little preparation, you can enjoy warm days relaxing on your outdoor furniture and entertaining friends. It’s surprisingly simple to convert a garden patio into an outdoor paradise.
Create a Plan
The first thing to do is plan out the space, then you can visit the garden centre. Look online and through magazines for ideas that you can implement. Some things to consider include:
Plants
What types of plants do you wish to include? Will they be planted in the soil or in containers? Where will you place them? Will you hang some of the plants?
Outdoor furniture
You’ll need somewhere to sit, so it’s a good idea to include patio furniture in your planning. Do you want a bench, several chairs, or perhaps a swinging chair? There are many options in patio furniture, but the size of the space you have and what you wish to do with it will affect what type of furniture you choose.
Fire pit
Are you going to add a fire pit or fireplace? Perhaps you already have one and wish to enhance it. Either way, this can be a good addition to your outdoor living space.
Décor
Outdoor spaces allow for quite a lot of fun decorations, so you may wish to include an arbour, statues, and more to give the space some extra personality.
Visit a Garden Centre Near Me
Once you know what your patio should look like, it’s time to get the supplies necessary to create the patio of your dreams. This means going to a well-stocked garden centre, where you can find everything from plants and compost to outdoor furniture. You can do a search for nearby garden centres and check online to see what they have to offer.
The best garden centres will offer a variety of options to help you create the ideal garden space. Look for the plants you want, as well as the pots or hangers that you need to house them. When purchasing soil, be sure to select the right type for your plants. You can also pick up some compost or fertiliser to help ensure the plants grow well.
Set It All Up
Once you have everything you need, it’s time to make your patio your own space. Take some time to transplant the flowers and plants that you’ve purchased. Water them well, since it can be hard on the plants to be moved. If it’s still too cold in your area, hang or set the plants in a window where they receive light, but stay warm.
You’ll need to set everything else up, too, arranging your furniture, etc. Feel free to move it around as needed.
When you’re ready to set up your garden for summer, head to Woburn Sands Emporium for all your gardening needs.
