GARDEN IDEAS
10 Stunning Outdoor Decorations
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6. Cut down on Big Toys - Children's outdoor toys, such as swings, slides etc; can take up loads of room in the garden, and they're not always very attractive. Look for something a little less permanent.
Maybe separate items you can load away in the shed at night, or go for something completely different and build a giant chess set. Or if you really feel creative, what about a tree-house? They could perhaps go to the park for the swings!
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7. Containers - Containers make very stylish outdoor decorations. Collect large pots and grow plants you can move around the garden, every day if you like! Grow herbs and flowers and position sweet smelling plants on the patio or round your seating area.
Strawberries grow very well in containers as do other useful plants. Make sure the pots aren't too heavy for you to move, or invest in a garden trolley if they are. If you grow colour co-ordinated flowers, a wonderful display can be created by positioning your pots well.
Trying as far as possible to avoid buying plastic, this wooden barrel jumped out at me!
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Round Wood Trading Scottish Oak Whisky Half Barrel Planter Wooden Whiskey/Container Garden Pot Tub
8. Wild Corner - I know this may be hard if you like a neat and tidy garden, but leaving a wild patch can be very entertaining and visually very pleasing. Nettles and other wildflowers attract butterflies and bees, and it's often suprising how delicate and colourful wildflowers can be when allowed to grow in their own space.
If you're still unsure, how about building a little fence around the area and making a wooden plaque declaring it a wildlife zone...well, it was just an idea! You really can get creative though with outdoor decorations :-)
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*Find out more about natural gardens on this page... The Natural Garden
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9. Water Features - are becoming more and more popular and also more affordable. Create a water feature that will suit your garden. Try not to be persuaded by an over-enthusiastic sales assistant trying to sell you a system that will be far too big or even too small for your outside space.
Do some research before you start. There could be a fair amount of physical work involved and you should enrol some strong arm help if needed. You could go for a full waterfall and pond or perhaps a simple water feature on your patio. Outdoor decorations can be wonderfully peaceful!
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10. Rock Gardens - Rock gardens can take on different themes and colour schemes throughout the year with a little careful planning. There is again some heavy physical work involved when you're putting together your rock garden but well worth it in the end. Make sure you can get to all areas for weeding, watering etc;
Try out different rock plants and flowers until you feel happy with the overall view, and even then you can change it. Nothing's set in stone! Find out more about rock gardens on this page... Rock Gardens
These are just a few ideas. Let your imagination run free and decorate your outside space with love.
NB: Weather is always an issue when outside, and there are loads of fun ways to measure rain, wind changes etc; Children love to get involved in these kind of projects.
This is directly for the children and there are plenty of digital weather stations on Amazon if you want to get a bit more serious about all this weather stuff :-)
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