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Many of us would love to improve and upgrade our homes, but the cost of living is rising. If you’re looking to update your garden without breaking the bank, there are lots of ways you can spruce up your outdoor space for less. Here are some brilliant ideas to save you money.
Accessorise
If your garden is a blank canvas, or it looks drab or dull, you may be thinking that you need to spend a lot of money to make it look amazing. The good news is that you don’t have to embark upon a major design project to create a stunning outdoor space. Accessorising is a fantastic, budget-friendly way to transform your garden and experiment with different trends and styles. Adding items like throws and outdoor cushions, lighting and lamps and coloured or patterned planters will add interest to your garden and help you put your stamp on the design. Browse stores and look for ideas in magazines and on social media feeds. If you find accessories that you love, but they’ve got a designer price tag, use search engines to source similar items that are within your price range.
Buy used, nearly new and ex-display items
Garden furniture, structures like gazebos and awnings and summer houses, cabins and sheds can be expensive. If you’d love to have a summer house in the garden or you’re looking for a couch or a table and chairs, consider buying used, nearly new or ex-display items. You could save a substantial amount of money by buying an ex-display shed or summer house from companies like Scotts of Thrapston or grab a bargain picnic table or a rattan sofa set from an online auction site or a charity shop that sells furniture. Upcycling is another excellent way to save. If you’ve got old chairs or a table that has seen better days, spruce them up and reuse them. There are some fabulous how-to guides available online.
DIY projects
Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a surge in the popularity of DIY home and garden projects. If you have some spare time and a healthy dose of creativity, there are lots of DIY projects you could take on to revamp your garden. From turning crates and pallets into a corner seating area to making a feature out of old paint pots, buckets and planters, you can save money, exercise your creative skills and have fun while making your garden look incredible. Sites like Pinterest are ideal for getting the creative juices flowing. It’s wise to check that you’ve got the right tools before you start building or painting.
Many of us would love to make improvements to our homes and gardens, but we’re trying to save money. Costs are rising, and this means that it’s more difficult to balance the books. The good news is that you don’t have to break the bank to update and upgrade your garden. These simple steps can help you to save money. Accessorise, buy used and ex-display items, upcycle and flex your DIY skills.
