5 Native Plants and Landscaping Ideas To Spruce Up Your Garden

Now that the Summer months is officially here in the UK, you might find yourself wanting to make the most of being outdoors. For those that love a bit of gardening or are in need of inspiration for ideas, today I share 5 Native Plants and Landscaping Ideas To Spruce Up Your Garden

Native Plant Ideas

Weather you decide to embark on a DIY gardening project or hire professionals for all your Landscaping service needs, planting wild flowerbeds, native plants and hedges could be all you need to give your garden a new vibrant look.

Popular with bees and butterflies amongst other bugs and insects, Betony (Stachys officinalis), Wood Anemone,  Selfheal, birds foot trefoil wildflowers  will no doubt make a great addition to your garden.

Native Plants and hedges such as Buckthorn will supply a great source of edible berries whereas Hawthorn will not only encourage 150 species of insects into your garden, but will also provide a rich food source for birds such as wrens here in the United Kingdom. 

Landscaping Ideas 

Should planting flower beds and native plants not be your thing and are looking for other ways to turn a dull looking garden into an outdoor oasis then maybe these Landscaping Ideas picked by yours truly will act as a source of inspiration for you… 

Install A Water Feature

Adding a water feature can be a fantastic centrepiece for your garden and with an array of different sizes, shapes and designs you can be sure to find one that suits both your style and budget.

Create A Vegetable Garden

If the idea of growing your own fruit and vegetables gets you excited as it does me, why not attempt to do just that by growing edible food items such as potatoes, mint leaves, carrots, tomatoes and bell peppers to name a few. 

Dedicated Play Area

If you are a caregiver, have children, grandchildren, niece’s or nephew’s then having a dedicated play area is a must.

Weather you decide to only install a hanging tyre on an existing tree, purchase an outdoor sand and water table, child friendly climbing frames, a slide or even a tree house you can be sure that the little people in your life will be entertained for hours on end!

Pathways

If your garden is of a reasonable size, designing a pathway using natural stone or wood can be a great way to divide your outdoor space and create designated areas.

I really do hope you have found my Top 5 Native Plants and Landscaping Ideas article helpful.

For those who are regular readers of my blog, you can look forward to more informative posts like this one going forward.

Until next time,

Dani

Photo Credit: Pixabay and Smyths Toys

Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post.