Summer is almost upon us and most families will be thinking about the long days to be spent in the garden, which then leads to a plan of action. Mowing the lawn and trimming the hedges cannot be overlooked and if you feel that your garden could do with a serious makeover, here are some useful tips on creating that ideal outdoor ambience for the coming summer.

Outdoor Accommodation

If you happen to live in the UK, you will know all about the unpredictable weather, and having a garden summer house is the perfect way to prepare for this coming warm season. There are online suppliers who have a wide range of summer houses for sale, and if you deal with an established company, they would likely have a show area, where you can view a range of summer houses in a real-life environment. Modern summer houses are very functional and with so many designs to choose from, there’s bound to be an ideal unit.

Build a Rockery

For some reason, the majority of UK homeowners think that building a rockery is a difficult task when in actual fact, it could not be easier. If you have several levels, for example, you can take some topsoil from the higher elevations, and a few choice stones and some suitable shrubs and you have the perfect feature to complement the garden. Waterfalls are all the rage at the moment and with the right sized pond lining and a water pump, you can have your very own waterfall. If you would like some further reading on how to build a rockery, there is a useful online guide that contains everything you need to know.

The Terrace

Patios are very popular, and ideally, you would have a paved or concrete area that adjoins the home, and with sliding patio doors and a made to measure awning, you have the ideal al fresco dining area. Your summer house should be located within reach of the terraced area, which will optimise its use. Shading is critical and can be achieved with either large umbrellas or a retractable awning, which allows you effortless adjustment as the sun moves position.

Lighting

This is one area that is often overlooked and with modern LED solutions, outdoor lighting takes on a new dimension. You can purchase small solar powered lights that you simply push into the soil – or lawn – and each has a tiny solar panel on the top, which charges the light, and they will automatically come on when the light becomes dim. Half a dozen units will be more than ample, and ground level lighting brings any garden to life in the early evening.

One can be very creative when planning the garden layout, and by careful use of materials, creating the ideal outdoor living space has never been easier. If you follow the landscape gardener’s methodology, he would draw a plan first and then would calculate the materials needed, and with a timber summer house in the right location, your garden will be ready for the up and coming summer season.