Upcycled Planters Ideas
You can save a small fortune by making your own planters to add to patio areas, decking, edging, windowsills or seating area. Use items you already have at home such as tin cans with the labels removed and holes punched in the bottom, or you could make a hanging basket or planter from an old colander.
Speak to your local garden centre to see if they have any surplus pots going spare, or try local listings websites for cheap or free reclaimed materials such as pallets or used rubber tyres to make a raised bed. You could even add lining to a chipped Belfast sink and use it to grow some veg, or line the drawers of an old piece of furniture to add a feature to your garden. Get creative, get recycling, think outside the box!
Garden Lighting Ideas
There are so many options for lighting in the garden, but solar powered lights are not only more environmentally friendly than electric lights, but they are also quick and easy to install too with no need to worry about outdoor plugs and wiring. You could add overhead festoon lights to your fencing or pergola to create a cosy eating area. Try lighting up pathways with a line of stake lights, these even come with different colours and patterns for added effect. A battery-powered lantern can easily be moved around your outdoor space to wherever you want it, adding an instant burst of light. Flexible weatherproof LED strip lighting can add a point of interest to garden steps or along pathways, helping to add light to walkways.