I’m a gardening expert and these are the trendy designs you should AVOID this summer – they’ll make your home so tacky
SUMMER isn’t far off and many of us will be looking to improve our gardens ahead of the warmer weather.
But before you start perusing Pinterest for the latest garden trends you may want to read this first.
According to experts at St Mowden Homes there are several popular gardening trends that we should all be steering clear of.
1. Avoid over-planting
Plants are beautiful and a wonderful addition to any garden, however, if there’s one piece of advice you take it’s don’t get too plant happy.
It’s crucial you avoid planting too much variety and consider what’s going to look good all year round (not just during summer).
The best thing to do is do your research and start small – just stick to a few plants and vegetables that you like the most. Trust us, it’ll be a lot easier to manage!
2. Ditch the astro turf
Look we’ll be the first to say, sometimes fake just is better. However, when it comes to grass, we don’t always agree.
When moving into a new home or if you’re giving your garden a refresh opt for real grass rather than artificial.
You’ll even be doing your bit for the planet as real grass contributes to the ecosystem by supplying oxygen, filtering pollution, and absorbing heat. Can’t argue with that.
3. Tone it down
The final garden trend to avoid is colourful fences.
Whilst the idea of having a bright pink garden may sound enticing, the reality is colourful fences will make your garden feel smaller than it is.
Bright colours give you the impression they’re coming towards you which is unsurprisingly going to make your outside space feel a tighter squeeze. Just food for thought when you’re considering reaching for the paint brushes this year.