Adding colour to your garden is a great way to make space brighter, more welcoming, and more fun. While you may worry that you’ll need to make large, expensive changes, or add lots of flowers to create a colourful garden, this isn’t always the case. There are many alternatives, cheap and easy ways to make your outdoor space more colourful. Here is a look at some of the best.
FENCING
Fencing supplies come in all different shapes, sizes, and styles so there is no need to stick to boring plain fencing. It’s a big part of your garden and one of the first things that catch your eye, so why not be bold and try some different colours. Most garden fences are a shade of brown, but there is no need for them to be. Try something bright and eye catching.
FURNITURE
If you’ve got comfortable, padded garden furniture, reupholster it in brighter colours. If you’ve got a wooden table and chairs, you could easily sand, paint, and varnish them to make them look totally different, or if you don’t currently have seating in your garden consider buying some alternate and quirky pieces.
ACCESSORIES
Large colourful pots and planters look great. A hot trend lately has been turning home accessories and other items into garden planters by simply hollowing out some space for plants.
Outdoor soft furnishings are another great option. These can include beanbags, cushions and throws. Just make sure you have storage space for anything that isn’t waterproof.
ADD TILES
Tiles can look awesome in the garden. Small tiles can be used to create a fantastic mosaic on walls, fences, floors, water features or tabletops. Go for bright, bold patterns to make a large impact.
GET ARTISTIC
Have you considered adding some artwork to your garden? This could be done by hanging pictures in weatherproof frames or by painting a mural directly onto your fence or wall. Let your imagination run free when choosing your designs, the bigger the better.
Alternatively, you can fuse the arty aesthetic with the functional and install dual purpose garden features. The guys at Outdoor Art Pros suggest both fountains and birdbaths fulfil this brief.
CREAT A COLOURFUL ENTRY
If you’ve got a gate or other access point in your garden, this is a brilliant place to focus colour. Creating a warm and colourful entry sets the tone for your whole home, not just the garden. Add flowering plants to the surrounding space and a nearby flower bed to welcome guests and increase your home’s kerb appeal.
FOLIAGE
Flowers are far from the only way to add pretty colours to your garden space. Colourful foliage is a fantastic alternative or accompaniment. Foliage doesn’t have to be green, like plants it comes in a range of colours. Planting with coloured foliage means your colours will last all year round, even when your plants aren’t flowering.
Of course, adding flowers to a garden area will always make it pretty and colourful, but that isn’t the only way to do it. Experiment with some of these ideas and have fun making your outdoor space a fun, relaxing environment to be enjoyed.