Let’s be honest…we are all dreaming about warm, sunny summer days where we can enjoy our patio, garden and terrace. Actually just any space that’s not the inside of our home! At least, I can’t wait for summer. The kids will be running around the garden, playing in their paddling pool and I can be relaxing and enjoying the sun. However, before any of this happens, it’s essential to give your outdoor space some much-needed attention. It’s time to transform your outdoor space and give it a complete refresh!

Create an outdoor retreat

Even though I can’t wait to be out, I also know how unpredictable the English weather is. So, I think it’s important to create an outdoor retreat that helps us make the most out of our outdoor space no matter the weather. This is where Designer Shade Solutions UK retractable pergolas come in. These can be installed as an extension to your current living space to give you a seamless transition from indoor living to outdoor living plus, with a retractable and tilting louvered roof, you can easily close the roof when it starts to rain or open it and tilt it for some shade.

These modern pergolas are definitely any garden’s must-have says Dear Bear and Beany, and I couldn’t agree more. I have been looking for a way to use my garden more and spend more time outside and I feel like these modern pergolas are the perfect solution!

Add lighting

Any outdoor space needs lighting. Whether you want to highlight your favourite parts of the garden or simply add some ambience for those late summer nights when you enjoy dinner al fresco, adding lights will definitely do the trick. As Me Him the Dog and the Baby mentions, “you can light up your garden path, your porch or your patio. Add some outdoor fairy lights or some spotlights to highlight your favourite parts of the garden.”

Go wild or full Marie Kondo

This one is comes down to your personal preference. Should you leave your garden to grow wild or should you completely declutter and organise it? Renovation Bay Bee shared that wild gardens are growing in popularity. So no pruning, no mowing, barely any maintenance so a wild garden will create “a haven for bees, butterflies and hedgehogs to thrive.” Part of encouraging a wild garden is using natural pesticides too.

If you need a clean and organised garden, start decluttering and making sure everything is in tip-top shape now. Start going through your garden shed and everything you can get rid of, then look at your garden and patio and see what could be improved. This article on the English Garden recommends cleaning plant pots, smoothing the cracks in your patio and giving your lawn a crisp edge to transform your outdoor space in no time. It will soon be looking much better.