Are you planning to rearrange your garden for next year? If you’re bored with the current decoration of your garden, now is the right time to make some changes.
But before making changes, you should first let go of the things you no longer use. For instance, if there are tall trees that might affect the growth of your favourite plants, you should contact an arborist for tree transfer. On the other hand, if there are other options aside from moving the tree, the arborist will also inform you about that.
Rearranging the garden has a lot of benefits. Aside from being aesthetically pleasing, it also lets you expose to vitamin D, have daily exercise, and gives you nutritious produce (if the garden includes fruits and vegetables.
So if you’re done with the preparations, here are some must-have decors you should include in your garden!
1. Decorative pots
Although most of your plants are planted directly on the soil, some plants, especially the small ones, need to be in pots. And since you’re having a garden makeover, why don’t you have a section for plants planted in decorative pots?
Meanwhile, if you already have some pots, you don’t need to replace them. Just gather your arts and crafts kit, and start decorating the pots. If you have kids, it can also be a bonding experience, and they can also express their creative side.
If your pots are a bit old, you can clean them first before decorating. Make sure to remove all the dirt attached to them so that your effort in painting won’t go to waste.
2. Lights
Turn your garden into a magical paradise at night. Of course, it should also be magical during the day, but there’s just something about lights that can make your heart happy. You can add some fairy lights and lanterns to complete a fairytale-inspired garden.
Are you worried about electric consumption? Well, you shouldn’t be. Nowadays, there are solar-powered lights, so you can let them charge in the morning, and they will bring the brightest lights at night.
You can be as creative as you like in terms of the placement of the lights. For instance, you can install some on the walkway, so it can be as romantic as the ones you see in the movies.
3. Gate or an entrance
Adding an entrance to your garden makes it more special. It’s like entering into another world where fairies and no problems exist, similar to Narnia but another version.
If you’re going to look online, you can find different variations. The entrance usually has an arch where you can grow vine plants. As for the material, it’s usually made of wood or steel, so it’s up to you to pick which best suits your garden. You can contact an arborist or a plant expert about which is recommended for your garden.
If you’re up for it, you can create a secret garden by filling the gate with vines. It would be a great party opener if you’ll give your guests a garden tour.
4. Old furniture
Do you have some old furniture you no longer use? If you’re wondering where to put them, your garden would be glad to take them. So instead of spending money on patio furniture, you can set up a living room outdoors.
If you’re worried about the rain, you can set up a big umbrella or a parasol so that the furniture will stay mould-free.
Imagine you wake up in the morning, makes some coffee, and sit in your garden living room. It would be a nice view to start the day. Besides, you won’t need to look at your screen because the view is entertaining enough.
5. Water fountain
Have you always wanted to have a water fountain? Whether you have a big or small garden, there’s enough water fountain size for you.
There are many reasons why having a water fountain in the garden is a must. If you’re interested, here are some reasons you should know:
It’s relaxing. If you’ve been near a fountain before, you know how calming the sound can be, especially when you’re surrounded by nature.
Attracts wildlife. Have you ever seen the birds drink from a water fountain before? Isn’t it the cutest? Well, if you love seeing a scenario like that more often, you should install a water fountain.
Reduce noise pollution. The splash of water is one of the best white noises to listen to. So instead of hearing the noise from the traffic outside or neighbour construction, the sound of the water flowing will help you concentrate more.
6. Windchime
Adding a windchime can increase the happiness in your garden. In Feng Shui, having a windchime attracts good luck. So if you want to maximise the benefits your garden can bring, adding a windchime would be a great idea.
However, windchimes come in various shapes, sizes, and sounds. So it would be best to visit a physical store when deciding what to buy.
Are you excited about this nature-friendly transformation? Don’t forget to share your new garden design by leaving a comment below!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Aliana Baraquio is a web content writer working for Sydney Tree Solutions, a company that provides tree removal and arborist services throughout Sydney. As a writer, she is passionate about providing good quality articles that help readers make the right choice.
