Some people really love to garden. They’ll spend hours outside tending to their flowers and plants, mowing their lawns and weeding garden beds. They take great pleasure in creating a beautiful outdoor space, and great pride in showing it off to friends, family and neighbors. Other people...hmmm, not so much. They don’t see the appeal in gardening and landscaping, but they still want an attractive yard that they can enjoy spending time in.

If you're someone who loves being outdoors but you don't really have a green thumb, perhaps your garden could use some improving. Here are five simple ways to help improve your landscape.

Five Simple Ways To Improve Your Landscape

Add Color

The most common way to add color to any garden is with flowers and plants, but not all of us have a green thumb. Thankfully, flowers and plants are not the only ways to add color; we can mimic Mother Nature's summer color palette by adding shades of blues, greens, oranges and yellows to our outdoor decor. Look for patio furniture in bright colors vs. neutrals. Add patio umbrellas, seat cushions and throw pillows in bright colors and patterns. Pepper your space with artificial plants and flowers in colorful terracotta and ceramic pots.

A Pond

You might assume that a pond needs lots of care and attention, but if you choose a small decorative pond fitted with the right pond aerators and accessories, it will largely take care of itself. If you don’t fancy a pond or haven’t got the space, a smaller water feature like a birdbath can be a great choice. Adding a water feature makes it more relaxing, attracts wildlife to your garden and gives you an impressive feature that people will love.

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Use Attractive Planters

Textiles

Lighting

Planters can be a great option if you want flowers, plants or even a herb garden, but you are short on space or time. Planting flowers in a planter makes them simpler to care for, minimizes weeds and they are easy to remove at the end of the season (assuming they aren’t perennial).

Choose pots in fun colors, styles and patterns to make a statement and add some fun.

When we think of textiles, we think of indoor accessories like curtains, rugs, cushions and throws. Taking your textiles outdoors is a great way to add comfort and style to your space. Add a large outdoor area rug to your decking or patio, as it adds some color and anchors the space. Throws, cushions and even waterproof bean bags soften things up and add comfort and extra seating. All of these things make your garden more appealing and welcoming, without adding much extra work for you.

Outdoor lighting has come a long way over the years. Improved technology means you can find all sorts of cool and quirky solar lanterns and path lighting, string and fairy lights for mood lighting and even your wireless speakers can pull double duty as lighting fixtures, too!

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