It’s easy to neglect your garden, especially during the winter when you won’t be using it as much – if at all. Making improvements to your garden now makes a lot of sense – products are cheaper, and it means you’ll have an incredible new garden ready by the time spring comes around. Home improvements aren’t always cheap, but here are some budget-friendly options that will transform your garden.

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Add an artificial lawn

Who can honestly say that they like mowing the lawn? It’s one of those chores that can only be done on certain days, and during the summer months it can feel like you’re always having to trim the grass to keep it looking good. One easy, budget-friendly option to change that is to add an artificial lawn. Artificial lawns require next-to-none maintenance and just need a bit of cleaning now and then to keep it looking its best. You can buy artificial grass from various shops, so make sure you hunt around for the best deal.

Install some decking

Decking is a stylish way to give your garden a face lift, and you don’t need to get the professionals in to do it. One of the most affordable ways to build a deck is using palettes to create one, or you can buy instant decking kits from places like Argos. Adding some decking to your garden will give it a luxury feel and will be somewhere where you can relax and entertain during the summer months.

Get a hot tub

You used to need the bank balance of a millionaire to have a hot tub at home, but it’s much more affordable today. Provided you choose an option that’s within your budget, there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy a hot tub in your garden. The types of materials and equipment you use can help you to keep costs down, and EJ Bowman is a great place to get affordable heat exchangers that will save you money on your running costs. Remember to cover your hot tub when it’s not in use to protect it from environmental damage – you don’t want to have to fork out for repairs that could have been avoided.

Give it a Pinterest makeover

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to make your garden look amazing. Making the simplest changes can give it a beautiful modern look using just lighting or cheap garden accessories. Take a look at garden lighting ideas on Pinterest for some inspiration and tutorials that will help give your garden a stylish makeover. Many shops will be selling off the last of their summer stock during the autumn, so you could get some good bargains on garden furniture and accessories that will help you achieve your desired look.

Finding ways to transform your garden will help you turn it into a space that you love and can get a lot of use out of. Autumn is a great time of year to get your garden in order ready for those exciting transformations, so make sure you tackle any necessary maintenance before you put your grand plans into action. With new and exciting ideas to be found all the time, there’s never been a better excuse to give your garden an exciting and affordable makeover.

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