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[AD] LIFESTYLE: HOW TO UPDATE YOUR GARDEN ON A BUDGET



With summer underway I thought i'd share a few ways you can update your garden on a budget. We don't have a garden right now as we live in an apartment but we love to chill in our parents gardens. Sometimes it's nice to add a few little bits to your garden to spruce it up a little and bring it back to life after the cold winter months. I thought i'd find some affordable but effective ways to update your outdoor space. 

First up look at updating your garden furniture! This doesn't have to mean buying new, you could paint your existing furniture. A fresh lick of paint will make it look brand new, you can buy so many different colours of garden paint too! If you are in the market for a new garden set then why not look at building your own Pallet garden furniture. It's super simple and easy to do and so effective. Pop a few throws and cushions on and your good to go.. 

That brings me onto my next thing, Cushions! Cushions are a super easy and cheap way to add a pop of colour to your garden. You can get proper outdoor cushions but I find normal cushions are just as effective and cheaper too! Just remember to take them inside or pop them away incase it rains. 

Lighting is another super easy way to update your garden. These outdoor LED decking lights from lightsupplier.co.uk are fab. They can update drab decking in the flick of a switch and much cheaper than replacing all of your decking. 

I also think a few hanging lights around your patio area can brighten up a garden, especially on those warm summer nights when you spend more evenings outside. 

Colour! Adding pops of colour can be super easy but effective. Like I mentioned above using cushions, throws and other soft furnishings can really stand out. Try painting your plant pots or buy some new ornaments. These are really affordable ways to freshen up the garden this summer. 


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LIFESTYLE: GETTING THE GARDEN SUMMER READY!



I'm so excited for summer to be here! I love chilling in the garden with a cold drink (this year it will be a soft drink instead of a cider) and an ice cream!
I love relaxing outside, having a BBQ with family.

Today's post is all about getting your garden summer ready! You don't need to spend a lot of money to get your garden looking fab this summer!

First up get yourself some decent seating! How gorgeous is this Rattan Daybed it looks so cosy! It's from Fishpools.co.uk and they have a huge range of garden and home furniture to choose from so they have something for every garden.

If you don't fancy a daybed then you could opt for a dining set or something more comfortable like this sofa set from Asda!
   
As I said I love having family BBQ's, you don't need to invest hundreds in a big fancy BBQ, you can get them from places like Asda and Argos without spending hundreds! You could even opt for a few disposable BBQ's they are just a couple of quid!

I like to sunbathe in the garden so we have a couple of sun loungers that we get out of the garage in the summer! I love this wooden one from Argos.

The last thing your garden needs for the summer is some accessories! Cushion and throws are not very expensive but can make a garden feel really cosy and more luxurious! These cushions are also from Fishpools. Stock up on plastic tumblers and plates to make eating outside safer, you don't want broken glass everywhere. These cool tumblers are from B&M bargains as is the plates set and the ice bucket.

I hope your all as excited as I am for the summer! Why don't you spend your weekend getting the garden looking tidy and invite some friends over for a BBQ?





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Fill your garden with song








I thought i'd share a bit of my garden with you guys! I take most of my outfit photos outside because I prefer the natural light! I love my garden because my mom puts so much effort into it and it shows! We have some amazing flowers and the whole garden is tidy and clean.

We have recently had loads of birds in our garden, in particular a very chirpy baby bird who sings all day long and I thought i'd share with you guys some tips on how to fill your garden with song.

Buy some treats for the birds for example seeds and berries. These are quality foods that mimic their natural diet. You can find out more about the right brands here http://www.gardenhealth.com/bird-care

As well as bringing some very relaxing sounds to your garden birds are also a very important part of the food chain. They get rid of those insect pests that eat all the beautiful flowers in your gardens. This means you don't need to use any pesticides in your garden.

I have a bird house in my garden too so the birds have somewhere to escape when it's a bit windy! but you don't need to spend money on bird houses. Birds love it if you have a big lawn because they are attracted by worms and also hedges are a great place for the birds to get shelter when its windy.

I hope you like my little list of tips to attract birds into your garden. My garden is such a lovely relaxing place and i'm always in the garden when its sunny and I get my sun lounger out and the birds sing their little tunes its very peaceful!

I would love to hear about your gardens or even see some pictures !




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