Often after a large renovation, the budget doesn’t quite stretch to landscaping, resulting in a job that looks good but could look great. That’s where your DIY skills come to the rescue! Build a set of steps to create a grand entrance and hide an ugly view with a simple screen. Then finish off with an array of flowering plants to brighten up the rest of your garden.
CHARLIE ALBONE
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TOP DESIGN TIPS
BRIGHTEN UP YOUR GARDEN
• When adding plants to your garden, stand back and get a sense of its bones – the trees and structures that can’t be removed.
• Then look to introduce plants that continue the existing feel of the garden. Think about how they can add depth, height, foliage and colour to bring your garden alive.
