A List of Garden Projects You Should Consider Starting in The Summer

After the bleakness of the winter and autumn months in the UK, we look forward to summertime. One of the best ways of soaking up the sun is by spending time in your garden and preparing it for summer living. 

No matter if you have a communal grassy patch, a large stretch of lawn, or a neat back garden, you can create a perfect spot for sunbathing, entertaining guests, or sitting out and reaping the many benefits of the sun’s rays.

Now, don’t panic if you feel your garden has seen better days; there are plenty of summer garden projects you can undertake that will make your Great British garden a place where you will be happy to sit and enjoy summer activities with friends and family. 

From creating an allotment where you can grow your own fresh, organic produce to looking at garden rooms for sale – you can choose from various garden projects that won't even make you feel like you’re working while completing them. If you’re looking for inspiration, we list several below: 

Start Your Own Colorful, Home-Grown Allotment 

Ultimately, we want to be the healthiest, happiest versions of ourselves. Be it by getting the recommended daily amount of physical activity, looking after our outward appearance, maintaining a healthy outlook on life, eating a balanced, nutritional diet, and much more. 

The latter is essential for becoming the healthiest, happier version of us, which is why many people actively try to buy organic, fresh produce. However, the demand for organic food is at an all-time high, flying off supermarket shelves faster than people can put it in their baskets – and that’s if you can even afford it! Due to this, why not spend this upcoming summer creating your own allotment? Creating allotments to grow fresh produce has become an increasingly popular option for UK homeowners, which is a pastime that anyone can join, no matter the size of their outdoor space. 

Nowadays, homeowners can plant, grow, and harvest various fruits, vegetables, and herbs from the comfort of their garden, from tomatoes, Swiss chard, kale, cucumbers, carrots, potatoes, green beans, lettuces, and much more. Therefore, it can be an enjoyable summer landscaping project that allows you to eat your success and take pride as you show friends and relations what you’ve grown. 

Add A Garden Room 

Have you always wished your home had a little more space but never had the time (nor money) for an extension? If that’s the case, you could consider undertaking a garden room project over the summer. Garden rooms are separate insulated buildings that can add a little luxury to your property and make the most of your outdoor space. 

Due to their versatile nature, they can be used for just about any purpose. Whether you work from home and want your own space separate from your main property, you create a home office from an insulated garden room. Or, if you’re into a specific hobby and would like a designated area to practice it – insulated garden rooms can be turned into anything you desire. 

Plus, since they can be customized to the finest detail, they can make exciting summer landscaping projects to get your interior design juices flowing. Depending on your carpentry skills, you could design and construct your garden, or if you want to save yourself much time and hassle, you could consider looking at garden rooms for sale like the ones from 1st Choice Leisure Buildings. From insulated garden rooms and garden offices to workshops and summerhouses, you can find an option that will suit you and your lifestyle. Spend some time searching online about garden rooms and what to consider before investing.

Plant Some Color 

If growing your own vegetables, fruits, or herbs doesn’t appeal to you, or you don’t have the space, you could consider adding a sprinkle of color to your outdoor space by planting various flowers. Although patches of grass have a lovely green hue that reminds us of summer, adding some bright blooms can help provide some relief from a solid patch of green. Whether you have a naturally green thumb or feel like you make plants wilt, just by looking at them, you can find seeds, bulbs, or potted plants suitable for all gardening levels. 

If you’d like to start by planting the basics like sunflowers, daylilies, and marigolds, or would like to dive into the deep end and try your hand at producing some of the most challenging plants to grow – gardening can be a fulfilling project that you and any member of your family can enjoy. So, grab your watering can and a packet of seeds, and get planting! 

Make A Birdhouse Or Feeder 

Although flowers are a vital accessory for any garden, wildlife is another popular presence in gardens, so you could spend a summer coaxing them in more. You can undertake many garden projects to attract more wildlife into your garden, from planting a tree and growing a hedge to putting up nesting boxes and growing wildflowers. 

Although it can be challenging to coax hedgehogs, foxes, squirrels, and other British wildlife into your garden, one mammal you can always rely on is your feathered friends, the birds, to come and go from your garden as they, please. One popular way to ensure they always return is by purchasing a birdhouse or feeder from your local garden center – or making your own! 

If you have younger children, this can make a fun summer activity for them since you don’t even have to make the birdhouse out of wood! From recyclable materials to fruit shells (think coconuts!), you can make a cozy area for adult birds and their young to get some rest while vacationing in your garden. Finish it with some string, bird feed, and scissors; you’ve got a homemade birdhouse! 

Give Your Garden A Makeover 

If your garden looks tired, consider undertaking a garden makeover project this upcoming summer. Now we’re not saying that you must go full Ground Force on your outdoor space; you can refresh your garden in several cost-effective ways without taking on any serious work (unless you want to!). 

From refreshing your outdated garden furniture with some brand new, colorful pieces and adding outdoor lighting to putting up a canopy and hanging hammocks – there are many straightforward ways to give your garden a makeover without breaking the bank or calling in the builders. 

Depending on your creative vision, you can redesign your garden to look like a tropical oasis with lots of hanging plants, sunbeds, a portable bar, outdoor dining furniture, and even a hot tub. Or you could keep it simple and minimalistic by refreshing your patio, keeping your grass immaculate (or adding an alternative like AstroTurf), maintaining a stripped-back color scheme, and much more. 

Ultimately, there are so many ways to give your garden a makeover that it would be impossible to list them all. Just ensure that you’re sticking to your creative vision and budget! Also, ensure that your additions match the existing décor so that everything looks consistent and there are no eyesores that stick out from the rest (for all the wrong reasons!). 

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