The UK will finally enter spring this week with temperatures forecast to approach 20C in some parts of the nation. With the warmer weather and longer days coming, people will be looking to head outside to start working on their gardens.
Experts have outlined a number of budget-friendly methods to help transform gardens this spring. The ideas range from taking care of lawns, creating ambience with solar lights and adding personality with creative pots and bird feeders.
However, the experts did reveal one slightly more unique method to make your garden look bigger than it is. Believe it or not, mirrors are an effective way of making it seem like you have more outdoor space than you do.
Landscape gardening expert Marc Harbourne-Bessant said: “Using mirrors in your garden can create the illusion of additional space. It can also reflect planting to make it look like there are more plants in your garden.”
Mirrors can also make gardens appear brighter as they bounce light around your outdoor space. They also act as focal points to draw attention to certain areas of features in your garden.
Experts recommend placing mirrors horizontally to maximise their affect. They add that they often work well positioned behind a bench or on a garden fence.
Birkdale, a fencing company, said: “This tip is extremely effective, simple to do and great if you’re on a budget. Adding mirrors to your outdoor space will instantly make it feel bigger, just like it does inside your home too. Try adding a long row or mirrors on the wall or fence at the end of your garden. This will create the illusion that your garden is ‘doubled’ in length.
“Alternatively, for a more English country garden look, pick an oversized antique mirror and allows climbers to grow around it. It’ll become part of the garden while making the space feel bigger.”