9 Expert Tips for Keeping Your Garden Tidy & Stylish This Summer

Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of your garden, getting the most out of the warmer weather with your own personal oasis. Transforming your garden area into a stylish outdoor space that’s practical as well as attractive is an effective way to refresh and rejuvenate.

We cover 9 expert tips below to create a tidy, attractive garden that you’ll want to spend more time in than ever:

1. Keep Lawn Edges Sharp & Defined

Clean lawn edges improve the structure of your garden, creating clear separation between softer and harder spaces. Trimming your lawn with both a lawnmower and an edge strimmer regularly helps to keep it neat and defined. If you want to go a step further to really lean into the modern, clean look, metal garden edging is the ideal addition to your lawn to create a striking effect while reducing garden maintenance.

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2. Declutter Your Outdoor Space

A good declutter is an effective way to make your space feel like new again. It’s easy for items to build up in your garden, from unused pots and furniture to tools and equipment without a proper home. Investing in some garden organisation like a storage box or shed can help to keep the clutter at bay and avoid overcrowding. If you’re into minimalist garden designs, packing away the clutter is a great first step to achieving your vision.

3. Add Stylish Planters for Structure

Outdoor planters are an excellent way of adding elevated greenery into your garden in more ways than one. The height of modern planters adds visual interest at different heights in your outdoor space. If your garden is primarily paved or gravelled, statement planters are an ideal way to add natural texture to break up the monotone feel of the space and bring back some colour.

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4. Refresh Planting with Seasonal Colour

If your garden plants are looking sorry for themselves or you simply don’t have anything that flowers in the summer months, now’s the time to refresh your planting. Introducing summer flowers such as sunflowers, roses or geraniums injects much-needed colour. Ornamental grasses are a modern, low-maintenance alternative that add bulk to your planting spaces for dramatic effect.

5. Create a Focal Point with a Water Feature

Water features are elegant additions that transform your garden into a sensory space, creating a sense of calm while also providing available water to wildlife in and around your outdoor space. Modern water features make distinctive centrepieces, with architectural designs and clean lines that provide a clear contrast against the softer elements in your garden.

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6. Invest in Multi-Functional Garden Features

If you have limited space in your garden or you simply want more out of every feature, multi-functional furniture might be perfect for you. Seating with storage is a classic option, helping you declutter while offering a comfortable place to lounge in the great outdoors. Bench planters are also excellent versatile garden furniture, providing practical seating and beautiful flora in one.

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7. Keep Pathways & Patios Clean

A sparkling clean pathway or patio makes a big difference to the overall look and feel of your garden. Over time, algae and dirt can build up on hard surfaces in your garden, reducing the attractiveness of your space. Patio cleaning with a pressure washer can restore the surface to its former glory. Combine washing with a good weed-removing session for attractive, tidy spaces for maximum enjoyment.

8. Use Outdoor Lighting to Enhance Style

Summer evenings are the perfect time to make use of your garden, from dining and entertainment to watching the sunset. Ambient lighting can illuminate your garden beautifully, whether you prefer floor spotlights or solar post lights. Placed strategically, lighting can be used to highlight landscaping and features in your garden, from flower beds to water features.

9. Choose Low-Maintenance Landscaping Materials

Choosing materials that are weather-resistant and long-lasting is the key to a stylish garden that stands the test of time. Corten steel is an excellent durable outdoor solution for anything from planters to garden screens, developing a protective and distinctive patina that looks striking in any contemporary garden.

If you have big plans to improve your garden this summer, these tips are an excellent starting point. At WEATHER IT, we create planters, water features and eye-catching unique Corten steel pieces here in the UK that help you make the most of your garden, combining practicality with style. Shop our range online today.