Any outdoor space can be turned into an area of enjoyment and pleasure. The problem for most people is that it can be hard to incorporate the gardening ideas they have into their space. You may want a pond, water feature, patio or rockery but be unsure on how to go ahead with it. Firstly, you need to take time assessing the space you have. If you have a small garden, it is no good cramming it full with too many features. Likewise, some features may get lost in a large garden.

Why have gardens?
Gardening can be a fun pastime and the enjoyment you get out of having space outdoors is unsurpassable. For instance, if you have a family, what could be better than having a large area outside for children to play in and burn off excessive energy with outdoor activities? In the same way, having a pretty garden with lovely furniture will allow you to enjoy eating outside or simply sitting and enjoying the outdoors after a busy day at work. It really doesn’t matter whether you have a large garden, a small courtyard or a balcony; you can turn it into a stunning spot to enjoy as and when you want. Small spaces can be just as attractive with some plants ranging in sizes and types. In fact, potted plants look lovely and can really make a difference to small spaces.

Work out a garden tidy up first
Gardening isn’t for everyone, but it doesn’t take a lot to sort your garden out and make it look tidy. If you are already blessed with trees, shrubs, climbing plants, flowers and a lawn, then there isn’t a lot more you need to do except keep it tidy. If you have old rubbish that is cluttering up your outdoor space, then hire a garden clearance service to take it away. A garden clean up means weeding, grass cutting and patio cleaning, and will soon make a big difference. Make sure you remove dead flowers, leaves, do some hedge trimming and pruning to get your shrubs looking neat and tidy for you and your loved ones to enjoy when the warmer weather arrives. Nowadays, there are plenty of tools and equipment about to make the job easier if you are not a keen gardener. When you have it tidy, you can decide what additional features you want to add.

Garden ideas
If you want a pond, you will need to find an area that is suitable, and close to electricity for pumps and additional water features to be added. Ponds do need some care and attention and if you don’t have time or space, then reconsider. Water features may be a better option and will only need a little care. But you will get similar enjoyment, listening to the flowing water. Alternatively, you could create a natural environment to attract wildlife by adding bird baths, bird tables and sowing wild flowers, grass and plants to attract varying insects that will in turn draw in wild life and birds to your garden. Growing vegetables is a rewarding experience and puts fresh organic vegetables on the table and saves time going to shops. Plus, you know exactly what you have treated your plants with, from fertilizers to pesticides. For smaller areas, you can use containers to grow either flowers for a pretty display of colour or vegetables. Even with a small space, you can have some herbs and salad vegetables growing and have the satisfaction of growing them yourself.