What’s your Garden Missing? Find out Here

Do you feel as though your garden is missing something? Maybe you can’t quite pinpoint what you need to do, but you know that you need to make a change somehow. If this sounds like you then there are a few things you can do to try and make your life a little easier.

Time to Relax

Hanging swing in outdoor garden

If you don’t have anywhere to sit back and relax in your garden, then this is one area where you are certainly missing out. If you want to do something here, then make sure that you buy a table and chairs set. You don’t have to opt for a hard, metal variant here. There are so many rattan sets on the market right now, and they even come with removable seat covers. The best thing about this is that you can take them off when it rains, so you have one less thing to worry about.  If you have a lawn, then make sure you look into wood-plastic composite deck boards, as these give you the ideal place to put a table and chairs set without having to worry about sinking into the ground.

 

Observe

Do you have somewhere you can just lounge back and watch birds or even local wildlife? If not, then this could be what you are missing. If you want to make a change here, then make sure that you invest in a hanging bird feeder or even think about adding a few more flower beds so you can attract local wildlife. When you can do this, then, you will soon find that you can get the overall look you are going for without any issues at all. 

 

Get Some More Plants 

Do you have some plants that you’d like to get more of but just have no idea what type of plant you have? If so, then make sure that you take a picture of them. This is the best way for you to identify a plant, and it also gives you the chance to expand your garden. You may find that you simply don’t have enough of them or that there are plants out there that complement what you have now. This is a great way for you to take your garden to the next level.

 

Focus on Features

If you look around and just feel as though your garden doesn’t have a feature or a focal point, then you should do something about that. By investing in a feature, you can easily make your garden stand out and you may even find that it helps to bring everything together with ease. If you are stuck as to what feature you should be going for, then you might want to consider a fountain or even a tree surrounded by pebbles and small flowering shrubs. Structures can also be used here, such as a summerhouse or a shed. If you want to add more seating, then a garden swing is an excellent choice, so make sure that you keep that in mind.

Written by Laurie Graves

Laurie is a 50-something wife and boy mom, who loves to share easy recipes, DIY home ideas, and food hacks. She truly believes that with a little inspiration, anyone can make their home and meals feel special.