Creating a Garden You Can Use All Year Round

If you have a garden, it is likely that in the run-up to summer, you prepare it for your favourite outdoor activities and as soon as summer is over, you don’t see your garden again, until the next year. This can be a real shame, as your garden can be a great space to utilise all year round and comes with a plethora of health benefits. However, there are many ways that you can keep it thriving during winter, as well as create a space that can be used in poor weather conditions. 

Your garden should be seen as an extension of your home. If you can create a space that can be used all year round, you can use it to do your favourite activities and benefit from the wonders that nature can do for your mental health. 

With a little knowledge, preparation and thought, you can create a garden oasis that can be utilised in all weather conditions, for a range of activities. Here are some top tips to help you plan the perfect transform of your garden so that it can be used all year round.

#1 Conduct research and make a plan

The best way to start with a garden transformation is to research and plan. First, think about what you could use the garden space for. This will dictate the type of research you need to do, the designs you create and the work that needs doing. Your garden can be utilised for any activity. Perhaps you would like to host dinner parties for friends, in which case, you will need to think about installing decking, a durable cover for when the weather is bad, and creating a beautiful landscape that can be enjoyed while dining. You could also turn it into a mini-play park for your children, build a home office, or turn your garden into a gym and spa. 

Use Instagram and Pinterest to gather pictures of what you want it to look like. From here, you can begin to piece together a plan based on what you want to use the space for. Make sure you include the colours, the design, the materials, the furnishings and any other relevant items you may need. If you want a low-maintenance garden, then make sure you consider which plants and shrubs are going to last all year round, such as white hydrangea blooms. 

#2 Obtain the right tools and support

Next, you will need to decide if you want to complete the project yourself, or if you are going to hire professionals to do it for you. This will depend entirely on your preferences, your financial situation and your time. 

If you choose to complete the work yourself, you will need to obtain the right tools to be able to complete the work. You may also wish to enlist the help of your friends and family to help you complete it. This can be a fun way to spend time together, and you can thank them by cooking them a nice meal in your outdoor space once it is complete. If you have the budget and you wish to seek professional support to complete the work, you should consider which contractors are necessary for the project you have chosen.  

The type and amount of work you need to do will depend on the current state of the garden. If your garden is filled with clutter and debris, overgrown trees and shrubs and broken sheds, then you are going to require more work. You may wish to clear the clutter yourself to save money. You should then consider hiring an arborist to help you create a good starting space by managing the trees, which can be difficult to do on your own. 

#3 Maintain it

Once you have transformed your garden, make sure you keep it well maintained. It will be a lot less work to keep it maintained than it will be to clear out your entire garden every summer. This makes it easier for you to create new habits and get outside to enjoy your new space all year round.

A plan is worth nothing unless you take action on it. Don’t let the prospect of transforming your garden overwhelm you. In no time you’ll have the perfect garden that you can use all year round.