Tips for Achieving a Garden Makeover in a Day

Many people want a garden transformation or garden makeover without spending too much money, and they often want it quicker than waiting for tradespeople to be available. A great way to achieve this is by doing the transformation yourself and dedicating one day to it. Planning ahead is key - focus on what are the key changes that will give you the “biggest bang for your buck”?

Generally, these quick win items can be as simple as painting fence panels or walls which instantly makes the garden look transformed. Adding or enhancing existing features such as arches, pergolas or climbing plant screens is another item one that can give the garden a different feel and shouldn’t take long. If you have a lawn and shrub beds, defining these by installing edging or a mowing strip can really enhance the overall garden and make it look really neat.

When it comes to planting, identifying gaps and choosing what you want to plant there before going to the garden centre is highly recommended. A mistake people make all the time is going to a garden centre, seeing something that looks nice at the time, and then try to crowbar it into the garden but it is often the wrong place or doesn’t quite look right. Also consider using ground cover plants like periwinkle or pachysandra to creep over bare soil which makes the shrub beds look fuller, the added bonus being they will suppress weeds so less maintenance for you - it’s a win-win!

We offer a “garden makeover in a day” service for clients in Southend on Sea and Essex, whereby you get a designer onsite for a day, identifying the “biggest bang for your buck” changes and executes them on the day. It is a super efficient and budget saving way to get a mini garden transformation without the cost of a full transformation. Get in touch if this could be for you!