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BravoFilipino | Improving Your Garden on a Budget | Having a garden to retreat to and enjoy is important. No matter how small the space is, you will find that a garden will improve your sense of well-being. Improving the garden you have will help lift your spirits and help you find a place where you can relax after a long or tricky day. Reconnecting with nature (and with yourself) can be easier in a garden. So, just what improvements can you put into place?
Start With Establishing Your Budget
Talking about cost and budget is not something you always want to do. However, when you are gardening, you can find it easy to spend money – very quickly. Establishing a budget is going to allow you to see what you can afford to spend and where you want to spend money. As you are establishing a budget, really think about how much work you want to undertake in your garden. For example, are you looking at changing the layout, or are you looking at incorporating new features and plants?
Look at the Existing Space
After focusing on your budget, you must start looking at your existing space. For example, is your garden flat, or are you working within a sloping space? You will find that there are lots of creative ideas for a sloped gardens that you may want to take advantage of. Establishing what your existing space looks like and what it has to offer will always provide you with a good starting point. On evaluation, you may find there are certain elements of your garden that you love and adore and others that you feel are neglected or even a waste of time.
Think About What You Want to Add
Now you have a budget in mind and you know what space you have to work with, you can think about what you want to add. Are there items you must have in your improved garden? For instance, is a water feature something you have been after for a while? Or would you prefer to add more seating and dining areas? When visualizing your dream garden, think about what it includes. Taking time out to do this will ensure that your design and improvements are tailored to you. If you are not adding what you want, you may never truly enjoy your garden as much as you would like to.
How Much Time Do You Want to Spend on Maintenance?
Even though you will be improving your garden on a budget, you still need to think about future maintenance and time. How much time do you want to dedicate to your garden in the winter months? Are you looking to improve your garden to make it more friendly and low maintenance all year round? If you want to enjoy your time in the garden but not spend every spare hour pruning or trimming, think about introducing hardier and more low-maintenance trees and plants. Always make sure you follow the care and planting instructions for new plants and trees, and you will know what is suitable for you and your garden.
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