When you get the home of your dreams, it may not be 100% perfect but it's something that you can turn into your ideal living space. Sometimes there are parts of the home that already have an abundance of character, and you don't want to get rid of this. A very good example is the garden. You may want to put certain things in place that make it more you but at the same time, you don't want to betray the original qualities of the space. What can you do if you really want to renovate your garden, but help it to retain its character?
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Color & Character: Renovating Your Garden Without Losing Its Charm

Split It Into Sections
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There may be parts of the garden that you don't like, but some aspects look fantastic. So, when you start to look at the garden overall you may find that you could benefit from turning one part of the space into a relaxation area but decorate the other parts with an abundance of flowers. When you start to look at making the place more relaxing you may want to consider floorings, such as decking or paver patio. And while a lot of flooring can cost a pretty penny, the article How Much Does a Paver Patio Really Cost? should answer some of your questions. Splitting the garden into sections is partly to do with what you want to achieve with the space. If you want it to be a relaxation area or a place for plenty of barbecues, this may mean that you will have to compartmentalize certain areas. But if you want to help the garden retain its original charm, you may have to work around the well-established areas.

Make The Space A Bit Neater

If you're trying to retain a sense of character, it may very well be that the garden just needs a little bit of tidying up. The great thing is that you can fix up the edges and paths with some new gravel, or purchase Victorian Edging tiles to help revive the garden and maintain that rustic aesthetic. If you are are looking at a lot of work to get it up to code, especially with something like the fencing, you can very easily smarten this up by giving it a fresh coat of paint. And, never forget, if this space just needs a little bit of an extra clean, you can very easily hire a jet washer. This will take away a lot of grime and dirt, and can reinvigorate the space in so many different ways.

Giving The Space More Color

Renovating a garden is a massive task. If you want the garden to retain its original qualities without breaking the bank, adding more color to the space can make the garden pop. The great thing about giving the space more color is that it doesn't cost much. And if you are concerned that you don't have the time to maintain a garden with so many flowers, getting long flowering low-maintenance plants like Osteospermum gives you the opportunity to enjoy the space, while not worrying about having to water the plants every day!

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Renovating your garden without losing its original charm is all about that delicate balance. We have to remember that when we start to make the changes, we have to figure out what we want first. You can compartmentalize, add color, and tidy up the space, but if you don't know what you want to achieve, the overall aesthetic can look very muddled.
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