With the first glimpses of Summer finally on the horizon, it\u2019s the perfect time to give your garden a tidy up. Making your garden a place you want to spend time in is important so you could follow these simple steps to spruce up your garden.<\/p>\n
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- Remove weeds, rake leaves and mow the lawn<\/li>\n
- Use a high pressure cleaner to clean any decking or paving areas<\/li>\n
- Give your garden fence or shed a fresh coat of paint<\/li>\n
- Get the garden furniture out and give it a clean<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Dine Alfresco<\/em><\/h2>\n
With hopes of being able to entertain outside over Summer, having a specific area to entertain is key. Think about cleaning or adding a BBQ or a garden kitchen to your back garden and an outdoor table and chair set brings that homely feel from inside, to the outside as well. It also acts as the perfect area for people to gather (social distanced of course<\/em>).<\/p>\n
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Products Used: Tobermore Mayfair Graphite slabs, Sienna Silver Setts & Step Risers in Charcoal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Illuminate your space<\/em><\/h2>\n
For those darker evenings, adding some fairy lights or candles outside can give your outside space that cosy feel. Hang the fairy lights across trees, along a fence or a washing line to brighten up your space. Or have your lights built in to your paths or patio to give that seamless feel. Lighting is essential if you want to create an inviting atmosphere in the evenings. It also helps to repel those pesky flying bugs.<\/p>\n
Also, if you want to be ever so environmentally conscious then you could opt for solar lights or lanterns to keep the electricity bill to a minimum.<\/p>\n
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Products Used: Tobermore Mayfair Silver slabs and Sienna Setts in Graphite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Add a fire pit<\/em><\/h2>\n
If you want to add a focal point to your outdoor space, which is both practical and nice to look at, a fire pit is the perfect choice. Tobermore\u2019s Country Stone Walling was used to create the walling, seating and fire pit below and it creates that perfect rustic chilled out vibe you would want for a warm Summer\u2019s evening. It\u2019s perfect for those cooler Summer evenings too when you don\u2019t want the night to end. Combining a fire pit with a seating area means your guests won\u2019t want to leave.<\/p>\n
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Products Used: Country Stone Walling in Slate, Tegula Slate and Sienna Silver Setts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Zone your garden<\/em><\/h2>\n
By having different zones in your garden like an \u2018eating area\u2019, a \u2018relaxing area\u2019, or a \u2018cooking area\u2019 you can really make the most of your space. Add a couple sun loungers to enjoy the summer days and imagine you\u2019re laying on the beach in Spain, reading your favourite book.<\/p>\n
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Products Used: Historic slabs in Bracken, Tegula Setts in Golden and Charcoal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n \u00a0Don’t forget the importance of shade<\/em><\/h2>\n
Instead of the usual fight with a parasol or umbrella, why not add something more sturdy and stable in place that can also add some character to your space like a shade sail, gazebo or canopy.<\/p>\n
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