Invest In Outdoor Seating and Furniture

After a long and hard day of gardening, there is nothing better than sitting down with a cup of tea and admiring the fruits of your labour. If your garden is lacking in outdoor seating or furniture, now is the perfect time to consider furnishing your outdoor space. Regardless of how big or small your garden is, there are a wide variety of outdoor seating setups available to suit every space. Even if you’re working with a small container garden on a balcony, investing in a small coffee table and outdoor chair not just spruces up how your space looks but also improves its functionality. 

Consider A Stunning Garden Arch

There is just something so incredibly magical about a garden arch. Aside from making it feel like you feel like you are living in a fairytale, a garden arch is also a super functional item that can truly transform the way you garden. A garden arch is the ideal structure that offers support for climbing roses, flowering vines, and clambering ivy. If you love growing your own fruit and berries, metal garden arches make for a fantastic trellis support for heavy crops such as gourds, melons, vining squash, cucumbers, and climbing beans.  

Keep It Warm & Toasty  

If you’re an avid gardener who loves planting produce all year round (including in the winter months), keeping your space warm and toasty with the help of an outdoor heater is a great way to stay comfortable when you are planting and/or harvesting. A gas heater is the perfect option for a patio, as its flame provides radiant heat that will keep you feeling warm and toasty outdoors. In addition to this, the fire gives a very similar effect to a campfire which can be a great perk if you have children or enjoy entertaining outdoors.   

Upgrade To Raised Garden Beds

If you’re currently growing your flowers, fruit and veggies in grow bags, large pots or directly in the ground, the best thing you can do to improve your harvest is to upgrade to raised garden beds. Some of the benefits of switching to raised garden beds include less weeds, better drainage, lower chances of pests or disease, and warmer soil for a longer growing season.    Raised beds come in a variety of different materials and some of the most popular include cedar, redwood, juniper and chestnut. The best part is that many companies and contractors offer custom solutions that are built to fit the specifics of your garden perfectly. For a less expensive option, you can also look into purchasing galvanised steel raised beds from your local Bunnings or Aldi.   

Create A Living Wall

If you’re sick of having to stare at an unsightly wooden fence in your backyard, we have an amazing solution for you in the form of a living wall. A living wall offers many worthwhile benefits both visually and through the creation of a more environmentally conscious living space. Planting a living wall in your garden can help to increase air quality, create a barrier against noise pollution and encourage the flow of natural biodiversity.    Some of the best vining plants to grow on a living wall in your garden or backyard include Climbing Hydrangeas, Trumpet Vines, Wisterias and Virginia Creepers. For a list of the best flowers you can grow on a living wall in Australia, be sure to pop over to this article.   

Add A Water Feature

There is truly nothing more relaxing than the sound of flowing water in your garden. This is why we always encourage homeowners and avid gardeners to add a water feature to their outdoor space. The great thing is you don’t need a massive space to add a water feature, and when strategically placed, they can even attract wildlife and birds. For a low maintenance option, we suggest opting for a solar powered water feature – no fussy installation or costly utility bills involved.    For a plethora of different water features to suit any taste, be sure to visit this page.   

Embrace Outdoor Cooking 

  Last but not least, if you’re an inspired home cook, investing in an outdoor BBQ or wood fired pizza oven is a great way to incorporate some alfresco dining into the gorgeous Spring, Summer and Autumn months. The best part is that you can harvest your homegrown veggies straight from the garden and into a delicious salad or as a topping for your pizza pie! With a portable pizza oven, you’ll be able to serve up restaurant quality pizzas, garlic bread and other baked delights that are worthy of even the top pizza restaurants in Australia.    ___________   And there you have it – 7 amazing outdoor alternatives that you need to create the most glorious garden of them all! What are some of your tips for creating the ultimate garden space? Be sure to share your thoughts by leaving a comment!