Transform Your Garden On A Budget

When it comes to house renovations, especially those needing done on a budget, the garden is one place that often gets overlooked.

A well presented garden can really make such a big difference to your home - especially if you’re looking to sell at some point, as this is one of the areas where you can truly add some significant value to a property.

The great thing about gardening is that it’s actually a lot more affordable than many people think, so below, we’ve listed some useful tips that can you can start using right away to totally transform your garden even if you’re on a tight budget.

Create A Solid Plan

When it comes to any big project, especially a home or garden renovation one, then you’ll not get very far without a clear and solid plan on place.

The first thing you need to think about is what your goals are for your garden. Do you have a vision for how you want it to look? If not, then you should get yourself online to places like Pinterest for some inspiration.

After you’ve done that, then the next step is looking at the practical aspects of what you’re dealing with in terms of space. It’s all very well and good getting inspired to create an Instagram worthy garden, but if the space or other factors don’t allow for it, then you’ll just be disappointed.

Of course you can still have the overall look you want, but you’ll just need to scale it to match what space and layout you have.

The next thing you’ll need to plan for is your budget. You can easily transform your garden on a low budget, but you need to set one so that you don’t go overboard and then run out of money halfway through the project.

Once you’ve done all of these, then laying out a timeframe and listing all of the things that need to happen should be written down so that you can stay up to date at every stage of the project and get it done within the delegated time frame.

Enlist Help From Everyone and Everywhere

If you have a big gardening project in the works and are doing it on a budget, then now is the time to call in any and all favors you can.

Do you know people who are crafty, people who work in retail, or even people who work in the building or landscaping trade who would be happy to help you out?

Gardening is definitely not something that just anyone can do - at least not all aspects of it, so the more professional help and favors you can call in, the better.

Using Recycled & Second Hand Furniture

As with all renovations, using pieces of furniture that have been recycled or are second hand is often a great way to secure some amazingly high quality pieces for a complete bargain. You can get really creative with old furniture to use in your garden, and even if you don’t use the whole piece of furniture as it is, you can take them apart to create new pieces, such as tables, benches, and more for your garden.

Get Serious about Shopping Around

Deals and bargains are truly everywhere, and even in places you wouldn’t consider. So when it comes to making sure you, not only stay on budget, but get your project finished to the standard you want and also secure great deals without paying more than you have to, then being able to shop around and be as frugal as possible is key.

A few great ways to secure good deals is by approaching manufacturers directly, shopping online - especially on places like eBay, and even by looking around for ex display or discontinued items.

Make Your Own Decor & Accessories

Everything from lanterns to water feature accessories can be handmade if you know how. Although you’ll find plenty of ideas simply by browsing in stores, the easiest way to find creative inspiration is to look on websites such as Pinterest.

Add Some Decking

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Decking is a hugely popular feature in many gardens today, and it’s easy to see why. It immediately adds a look of richness, is practical, and a perfect place for entertaining, sunbathing, playing, and so many things. Decking can be expensive, but it’s absolutely possible to do it to a high standard even when on a budget, so like in the above tips, don’t be afraid to shop around for the best deals and ask around for places where you can call in some favors.

Add A Pool or Hot Tub

Add Some Garden Furniture

Most people, when they think of the most perfect garden they conjure up images of a swimming pool, although many believe that this is simply out of reach for them, or that having a pool is too over the top or even impractical for them based on where they live.

Nowadays, although pools are definitely not what you’d consider cheap, have definitely become more accessible and affordable. In addition, they also come in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit most gardens and can even be heated if preferred.

If a pool is not an option or not something you want, you could also consider a hot tub. Like pools, these are also available to most people at a very affordable price now, and come in all kinds of options. Whether you’re looking for plug and play hot tubs or something more traditional, this is definitely something that will transform your garden massively and can easily be done on a budget.

Simply by adding a few select pieces of simple garden furniture, you can really give your garden a new lease of life.

Garden furniture can easily be purchased very cheaply, and is generally good quality, so this is definitely something to consider when transforming your garden.

Hopefully these tips help you get some ideas for your gardening project and show you that it’s actually a lot easier than you think to transform your garden on a budget.

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