5 ways to spruce up your garden

With the weather beginning to heat up, most of us are getting the itch as summer is just around the corner. As we all know, when the sun comes out we flock outdoors and if you’re lucky enough to have a garden this time of year is primed for you.

If you’re planning on hosting a barbecue or garden party, here are a number of affordable and simple additions you can bring in to give your garden a little something extra.

BBQ

It goes without saying - a barbecue is one of the ultimate pleasures of summer. If you’re adventurous enough you could build your own, giving you the freedom to make it as bespoke as you wish. If not you can easily pick one up on Preloved, for example, and get it delivered for next to nothing, using a man and van.

Pallets

As we’ve touched on in previous posts, we’re big fans of pallets and their versatility. In your garden, you can use pallets for everything from decking, to furniture and storage for your plants. The choice really is yours.

If you’re DIY savvy, and fancy making your own garden furniture you can get a large item courier to deliver your pallets here.

Hammock

What’s better than a Sunday afternoon, with your feet up in a hammock, enjoying a cold drink in the cool breeze? Not much if you ask us! Although you can purchase hammocks for relatively cheap, they’re definitely one of the easier DIY garden additions and can be made with items you already have lying around. Think old tablecloths and bedding.

Plants

Visually, plants are always great to have in the garden. Whether you’re green fingered or not, you probably already have some flowers adding some colour to the back of your home. But why let them have all the fun?

Coloured plant pots are well in fashion and give you the perfect opportunity to let your imagination run free when it comes to décor. Branch out from static colours and create unique designs perfect for you.

Similar to other items on this list, you can pick them up affordably on classified sites and get a man with a van to deliver them.

Lighting

Last but not least, lighting. Not overly essential, due to the longer days, but always good to have if you’re staying out late into the evening. Much like other items on this list, making your own lights is a matter of personal preference. If this isn’t for you, tiki torches are one inexpensive suggestion, we’d recommend