Are you eager to transform your garden space into a personal haven?
In 2025, with longer working hours, more people are seeking a space to relax in at the end of a long day, so their attention is turning to their outdoor space.
If you are new to transforming a garden from drab to fab, here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing!
Have an Awning Fitted
Summer is great for sitting outdoors, but without shade, it can quickly become unappealing. So, to create a relaxing space to chill out, you may want to look into having some shade built into your garden, such as weather resistant retractable awnings.
These are easily fitted, usually in a day, and allow you to enjoy the sun’s heat in your garden without worrying about getting burned!
Water Features
The sound of running or trickling water is exceedingly relaxing after a long day at the office. So, as part of your garden haven, you should look into water features. In 2025, you don’t have to worry about plumbing these features into your house’s water supply, as many are now solar-powered and can offer you the same high-quality visual as you would get from traditional water features. Aim to place the water features near your seating area so you can enjoy the full visual and auditory effects of having running water nearby.
High-Quality Outdoor Furniture
When it comes to a garden haven, you and your guests will need somewhere to sit to enjoy the space and relax. This is where higher-end garden furniture comes into play, as you don’t want to be observing your haven from hot, plastic furniture in the summer months! It’s best to look at branded options such as Barker and Stonehouse, Amara garden furniture, and Rattan furniture. All of these will add a touch of class to your garden and will be incredibly comfortable while being diverse enough to match your garden theme.
Shrubs
Many people have different ideas about what kind of plants would fit into a garden haven.
It seems that shrubs have made a resurgence with options such as evergreen shrubs like Holly making a comeback, as well as shrubs that fit a set color scheme. For instance, if you are opting to have blue-colored shrubs in your garden, you could grow the blue Californian lilac evergreen shrub and the Chinese plumbago shrub. Best of all, shrubs are easy to maintain, so you won’t be spending hours in your garden pruning them!
Paths and Walkways
In recent years, landscaping in the traditional sense has fallen out of favor, and more people are looking to have their gardens divided but kept on one level. This can be achieved with partial fencing, but more than anything, you will need to ensure that there is a clear walkway through your garden to help visitors and yourself navigate the space. In 2025, there has been a resurgence in stone walkways and paths, usually made from blocks and surrounded by smaller pebbles or plants. Classy and easy to maintain!
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