Over the coronavirus lockdown, you might have found home-improvement projects have kept you sane. Around the world, homeowners have taken this extra time spent indoors to re-decorate, rearrange, and reorganize their living space. However, due to social distancing measures and lockdowns in place, it has been practically impossible for any larger renovations to happen. This has been frustrating for those who had scheduled work to be done on their property, or wished that they could have used the extra time to totally revitalize their space!
Nevertheless, with social distancing measures beginning to relax, it is becoming easier and easier to renovate your space, particularly if this renovation is happening outdoors. Your garden might be big enough for fun and games with the family, but are you utilizing your outdoor space to its maximum potential?
Hedging
This is probably the least-known-about factor of garden landscaping. Installing and maintaining hedges allows your garden to have more shape, as well as increasing the privacy of your garden. In addition, hedges provide a perfect habitat for wildlife to nest, making your garden into a haven for little creatures to call home.
Choosing your hedging is a difficult task - there are so many options. One perfect hedge plant is Thuja Occidentalis, a stunning variation which enhances your garden’s aesthetics and habitat.
Landscaping
A landscaped garden increases the value of your home and provides a stunning space for you and your family. You can make it simple, with clean lines and flowerbeds, or go all-out with water features such as ponds or fountains, raised beds and gravel. Professional landscapers can advise you on color scheme and atmosphere, depending on the size and layout of your existing garden. If you are considering a large outdoor space renovation, contact a landscaping expert for a consultation. Having your garden landscaped is an awesome project with often stunning results.
Growing Your Own Food
If you are interested in being environmentally friendly and keeping your health at the top of its game, consider a vegetable patch and fruit trees. These fabulous additions to your outdoor space don’t only look beautiful, but they provide you and your family with nurturing fruit and veg which help boost your immune system, taste gorgeous and inspire you to appreciate nature. Growing fruit and vegetables is not as hard as it looks, and with a little knowledge and patience, you could be growing your dinner in the garden.
Depending on where you live and the climate, the types of fruit and vegetables you could potentially grow in your garden will vary. Consult a local gardener or go online to find out the foods that naturally occur in your location, and how you could become a green-thumbed grower in no time at all.
Conclusion
No matter your budget or the size of your outdoor space, you can maximise your property’s potential and value by renovating it. Learn a new skill, find tranquility and encourage nature with a renovated garden that everyone can enjoy.