Your garden definitely deserves some colour this spring and it’s so easy to introduce it to your outdoor space – and you don’t need to churn up your lawn or dig up the borders! Here’s how to inject some colour into your garden quickly and easily.
Introduce seasonal plants
As well as carrying out the usual seasonal tasks in your garden, introducing seasonal plants also ensures you get to enjoy colour all year round. Daffodils in spring will add a spirit lifting dash of yellow, while a butterfly bush (Buddleia) blooming in the summer will not only look stunning but attract the attention of colourful wildlife too, such as bumblebees and butterflies.
In autumn and winter either opt for bedding plants, such as pansies or sweet William that can withstand the cold, or opt for shrubbery and bushes that not only add texture but introduce gorgeous colours to the garden as their leaves change – scarlet willow is a good choice.
You can either nurture these plants from seedlings the season before, or pick up mature flowering shrubs from YouGarden to add a boost of vibrancy to your outside space.
Feature colourful planters
If your plant life isn’t as colourful as it could be, make up for it with vibrant planters instead. You can introduce any hue to a garden and you don’t need to stick to a theme. DIY stores feature hardy plastic pots in every shade of the rainbow that you can transfer plants to, or you could get crafty with some paint and a stone planter. Here are some great ideas to get you started – the brighter the better!
Revamp your furniture…
If your garden furniture is a sad brown tone or a faded version of something that was once bright and fun, book in some time this weekend to give it a revamp. Strip back a wooden bench and give it a new lease of life with a bright paint job and varnish it to seal the deal. Refrain from boring browns and blues, instead favouring an eye popping yellow or even a bold pink.
If you happen to have metal furniture, there’s paint or spray paint for such a job too, so anything can be instantly revamped after a trip to Hobbycraft or your local DIY store.
…and your shed
While you’ve got the paint out, why not give the garden shed a makeover too? Choose a colour that isn’t going to give you a headache, but still makes a statement in your garden. Why not paint the slats in different colours? Or just coat the roof trim in a neon shade?
Accessorise
Having guests over for a BBQ but haven’t had time to implement any of the above tips? Then introduce some vibrancy with your al fresco dining accessories: bright place mats, napkins and glassware will instantly add playfulness to your outdoor space.
Introducing colour to your garden needn’t be hard work… employ some of these tips and tricks and start enjoying your outdoor space now!
By Patrick Vernon.