When you spend so much time on decorating the rooms inside your home, your garden can sometimes get a little neglected. Just like an interior space, there are many themes and ideas to base the design of your garden around. From a cool urban retreat to a family friendly space full of trees and places to explore – the only limit when designing your garden is your own imagination. One style that never goes out fashion is a sun-drenched tropical inspired look. Here’s seven tips for creating your very own beach paradise!
Plants
Plants are a big part of creating that tropical look, so invest wisely. Some potted palm trees are a great place to start, bring beach memories to your garden at little cost or effort. Brightly coloured pots and trailing plants are another way of achieving that Mediterranean holiday look.
Home-grown produce
Growing your own produce like the residents of those sun-kissed countries is both enjoyable and productive! Baskets overflowing with fresh tomatoes and pots containing fragrant herbs will provide all those sensory details to complete your sunshine holiday theme.
Sandy accents
Sand reminds us all of beaches, so why not incorporate some into your own little paradise? Using it in rock gardens and other displays creates an interesting contrast in your theme, and if it’s in a sandpit the kids will love it too!
Low maintenance fencing
Fencing is important if you’re going to spend a lot of time outside, as it provides both security and privacy. UVPC fencing is great for those who don’t want to spend a lot of time and money on maintenance, as it’s easy to clean and doesn’t crack or rot. It’s available in a range of colours too, so it’ll fit in perfectly with your theme.
Water features
Water features are a great way of evoking the sound of the sea or waterfalls, transporting you to a faraway island paradise. There are many out there, from simple wall mounted ones to beautiful grand fountains – just pick the right size and style for your garden.
A tropical colour scheme
Mediterranean colours are easy to replicate in your garden. Bright blues and yellows look great on tiles, while sturdy terracotta pots are the must have containers for your plants. Metal accessories such as bronze figurines and lanterns will complete your look – and don’t forget some brightly coloured throws and cushions for your garden furniture!
Eating al fresco
Eating outdoors is a big part of the sunshine lifestyle, and there’s no reason why you can’t emulate that in your garden. Terracotta chimeneas are the traditional way to cook food and they’re easy to find in many garden or home-ware stores. Dine on metal chairs and tiled tables to complete that al fresco experience.
It’s time for your garden overhaul
Now that you know how to achieve that holiday inspired look in your own garden, there’s no excuse not to! If you’re on a budget, accessories and plants will make all the difference, whereas if you’ve got some money to burn, investing in some new furniture and fencing will make your outdoor space truly show stopping. We may not have tropical weather here in Blighty, but we can certainly make our gardens a sunny and bright place to spend our time, all year round.
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Tim White is the Founder of the UPVC fencing supplier and installer – Hybrid Fencing.
