{"id":12164,"date":"2020-07-20T16:15:41","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T15:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/homeowner\/?p=12164"},"modified":"2025-09-12T16:19:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T15:19:17","slug":"hints-tips-new-garden-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/homeowner\/blog\/hints-tips-new-garden-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started – Creating your Perfect Outdoor Area"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you wish you had a garden to enjoy during the summer months, for outdoor dining or for children to play safely? The idea of revamping your garden can be exciting but where do you start?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Take a look at our hints and tips for getting your new garden project underway.<\/p>\n

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Find inspiration for the style of garden you like<\/strong> \u2013 browse magazines, Pinterest, Instagram and create a \u2018My Favourites\u2019<\/a> folder using Tobermore\u2019s inspiration gallery.\u00a0 Do you prefer modern and minimalist with straight lines or a more traditional cottage garden style with curved lines and soft planting?\u00a0 Your Favourites section will allow you to save all the projects you love to the once place.<\/p>\n

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Do you want an area for entertaining?<\/strong>
\nPaving slabs provide the perfect patio area for garden furniture for outdoor dining and entertaining.<\/p>\n

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Think about who will be using your garden<\/strong>
\nDo you need a play area for children or grandchildren? And do you need to consider an area for animals? You may want to screen off unsightly items such as an oil tank, coal bunker or bins<\/p>\n

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Think about creating a feature or focal point?<\/strong>
\nWhy not think about including a feature such as a circle in your paving, a path, or create a fire pit using Tobermore\u2019s Secura Lite walling<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Are you looking to include some floral features in your garden?<\/strong>
\nIncorporate some raised beds which can be easily constructed using Tobermore\u2019s walling range. This will also help add colour and character to your outside space.<\/p>\n

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Will your area be used to park a car or just as a garden patio?<\/strong>
\nThis will help you decide which hard landscaping products are most suitable for your project; for driveways use block paving, for patios you can use block paving or patio slabs. The choice is yours!\u00a0 Try our free AR visualisation tool Picture It<\/a> which will help you to select, compare and visualise the best Tobermore products for your home.<\/p>\n

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What can I do with a small garden?<\/strong>
\nThere are lots of options to make the most of a small garden. You can make a feature of your garden path by upgrading it with some decorative paving. Consider linking paths and steps within your garden to create unique areas of interest.\u00a0 To discover more small garden ideas read our blog on ‘Design Inspiration for Small Gardens.’<\/a><\/p>\n

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I don\u2019t know where to start!<\/strong>
\nBook a consultation with a Tobermore Landscape Designer<\/a> who will help bring ideas and inspiration into your outdoor project plans. We have created a range of packages to suit all projects and budgets.\u00a0 To view our Landscape Design Packages and to book a Tobermore Landscape Design Consultation visit here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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