Now that spring is finally here it is the perfect time for everyone to start planning what they want to do to improve their garden in time for the summer. It doesn’t matter how big or small your garden is there are a number of different things you can do to improve it. If you want your garden to be the perfect setting for a garden party in the summer, would like a bigger and better BBQ or want to grow your own vegetables for your family to enjoy there are a number of solutions that are available…

Upgrading Your Garden Gnome

Laying paving is a great way to create some interesting effects in your garden and if you combine this with some garden sculpture then they can be truly magnificent. Using permeable paving is a great way of doing this as it allows any water to drain through it into the ground naturally, helping to prevent potential flooding. There is a wide choice of colours and materials available with permeable paving making it very flexible enough to combine with a garden sculpture. The broad variety of different garden sculptures that are for sale means that everyone can find one to suit their style. You could opt for traditional garden gnomes or Buddha statues or you might want something that resembles a piece of modern art.

Splash Pools For The Kids

Installing a swimming pool in your garden can be a very expensive and time-consuming job. Pools like above ground pools is the perfect solution to save you time and money, as they are easy to install and maintain. Above ground pools come in a variety of styles and materials giving you the option of wooden, metal or soft sided pools. WIth the variety on offer you can choose the perfect pool to fit your garden and to meet your needs.

Save Money And Get Healthy By Growing Your Own

There are many benefits from growing your own vegetables but many people think that you need a lot of space in your garden so that you can do it. There are a number of ways you can grow vegetables in your garden without using a lot of space. One of the best ways to do this is with raised garden beds as they can be made or bought for any size garden. A good raised garden bed is deep and full of high quality top soil that many of us simply don’t have in our garden leading to a better yield of crops. You can build a raised garden bed easily from timber and there are plenty of raised garden bed kits available to assemble.

Build A Bigger BBQ

While many people are happy to use disposable BBQ’s or small gas ones some of us hunger for more. A great way of creating a permenant BBQ is to build one out of bricks and a few other materials to create a BBQ you’ll use regularly. To do this you just need to buy some bricks, cement and a metal rack to grill your food on and can typically get the work done over a weekend. When it comes to building a BBQ you don’t have to put up with a standard design. You can use the Internet to find design ideas but you can create something unique for your garden.