With long evenings spent by the BBQ and bright mornings ideal for sunbathing, the opportunity to spend a scorching summer in our gardens is a welcome treat. There’s no doubt that the sun helps us fall in love with our gardens again, but the wear and tear of a summer of fun can cause our outside spaces to look a little tired.
Now is the perfect time to get your garden ready for the summer ahead. Here’s some inspiration for renovating your garden this year:
Maximise the space
As we cross our fingers for warm temperatures this year, optimising the space in your garden is a must. Whether you want to lay out towels for sunbathing or pitch a gazebo for some welcome shade, it’s a good idea to clear your garden of unnecessarily large accessories and furniture. Built-in seating is a great way to keep a sizeable lawn whilst still having places to sit and relax.
To elongate the space, grow your plants on trellises. Or, if you have a small garden, take your foliage off the ground completely with planters that attach to your fence—either way, you’ll maximise the floor area in your garden. A tidy, clutter-free garden can make even the smallest outdoor space feel spacious and inviting. You can also create hidden storage solutions, such as built-in benches with storage compartments for garden tools and accessories.
Add colour
When the sun is shining, the colours in our outdoor spaces become even more vibrant. Why not revamp your tired old fence with a lick of colourful paint? You could go for a two-tone effect, using different shades of pastel blue or two bright contrasting colours.
The best way to add colour to your garden is, of course, using beautiful blooming plants. Use a mix of plants that flower at different times of year—choose snowdrops for late winter flowers, tulips for early spring bloom, and late-flowering perennials like echinacea to enjoy in the late summer. For colour all year round, choose winter-flowering varieties like heather and cyclamen. London’s mild climate allows for a great variety of plants to thrive, so take advantage of this to create a colourful and dynamic garden space.
You can also introduce vibrant colours through outdoor decor, such as bright cushions, painted garden ornaments, or a colourful outdoor rug to create a lively and inviting seating area.
Reuse and recycle
If you enjoy spending time in the great outdoors, you’ll appreciate just how important it is to look after the environment. So, rather than buying flimsy plastic furniture that you replace year after year, why not build something that is longer-lasting? Wooden pallets are robust and make for the perfect DIY furniture building material. Pallets are also ideal for constructing planters and vegetable trugs.
For a quirky look, transform an old chest of drawers into a unique planter or use old plastic bottles to grow fresh herbs and salad vegetables. Composting your garden waste is another excellent way to be sustainable, turning food scraps and garden clippings into nutrient-rich compost for your plants.
Repurposing old materials can also add a unique touch to your garden. Consider using old bricks to create a decorative garden path or salvaged wood to build a rustic pergola. Reclaimed stone can be used to create a charming rockery or a natural water feature to enhance your outdoor space.
On-trend refurbishment
With a full garden makeover, you can create an outside space to entertain guests all summer long proudly. Garden designers are predicting some big trends, including environmentally conscious spaces that not only incorporate reclaimed materials and grow your own fruit and vegetables but are also designed to cope with extreme weather conditions so that we can be self-sufficient all year round.
‘Wild’ gardens are bang on-trend. Replace your well-trimmed hedges and perfectly shaped shrubs with a miniature wild meadow filled with colourful perennials and soft grasses. Wild gardens require very little maintenance, too—it’s a win-win! Incorporating sustainable elements such as rainwater collection, solar-powered lighting, and pollinator-friendly plants can enhance the eco-friendly aspect of your garden.
Adding a water feature, such as a small pond or fountain, can attract wildlife to your garden while providing a serene focal point. Vertical gardens are also becoming increasingly popular in London’s smaller outdoor spaces, allowing homeowners to grow herbs, flowers, and even vegetables in an upward-growing system.
Waste management for your garden renovation
If you need to clear out your bulky garden furniture to make space for garden games, or you want to totally re-landscape your outside space for the summer ahead, it’s essential that you dispose of your waste properly. Garden renovations can generate a significant amount of waste, from old decking and broken plant pots to soil and green waste, all of which need to be disposed of responsibly.
At Brewsters Waste Management, we’re an accredited zero-landfill waste disposal company based in the heart of London, offering a range of services from residential skip hire to commercial food waste removal. Whether you’re maximising the space in your small urban garden or giving your business’ outdoor area a revamp Brewsters ensures that your waste is managed responsibly and sustainably.
Our waste disposal services make it easy for London and Essex homeowners and businesses to clear their outdoor spaces without hassle. From mini skips for small-scale projects to larger skips for extensive garden makeovers, we provide solutions that suit all needs. We are committed to recycling as much waste as possible, ensuring that materials like soil, wood, and metal are repurposed rather than sent to landfill.
To make the disposal process even easier, Brewsters also offers wait-and-load skip hire services, allowing you to quickly remove waste without requiring a skip to be left on-site for an extended period. Our team can also provide expert advice on segregating different waste materials to enhance recycling efficiency.
So, as you embark on your garden renovation, make sure your waste is handled in an eco-friendly manner. Call Brewsters at 020 7474 3535 to hire a skip today and ensure that your garden waste is disposed of efficiently, leaving you free to enjoy your beautifully refreshed outdoor space all summer long.