IF YOUR outdoor space looks tired, it’s time for a refresh. The best part? You can do it yourself.
With plenty of new season inspiration, B&Q makes it easy to revive your garden with affordable hacks.
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1. Update furniture
Choose something affordable that has a big impact – like the Thilia chaise corner set (pictured top) – or upcycle old garden furniture with fresh paint and bold cushions.
Just grab a stiff brush, hand sander, wood protector and paintbrush to give benches, chairs and tables a new lease of life.
2. Go high with plants
Look up! Planters are not just for patios. Instead, cheer up bare exterior walls with a DIY vertical garden by fixing a trellis – or even an old ladder – and growing climbing plants, or try hanging baskets of bright perennials.
Go for sun-loving clematis or petunias for wall-to-wall colour, or ferns and hellebores for shadier spots.
3. Let there be light
Turn a small, dull space into a cosy retreat with solar-powered garden lights that cost nothing to run.
Hang curtain lights on a fence, wrap string lights around trees or a parasol, or place stake lights in pots and flower beds.
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4. Don’t forget the fence
Instead of splashing out on new fences, get creative with what you have.
With simple tools and budget-friendly materials, transform tired panels into a statement piece.
Treat them as a blank canvas – drench them in soft pastels for a fresh look or go bold with ombre or geometric patterns.
5. Tread a new path
Revamp your garden on a budget with stone, gravel or chippings – a stylish, affordable alternative to decking or patio slabs.
Swap dull browns and greys for B&Q’s decorative chippings in blush or blue, adding interest to your space.
Now all that’s left is to fire up the barbecue, invite the gang over and enjoy your mini makeover.
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Finishing touches
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Prints charming Multicolour tropical outdoor cushion (£12)
Look at hue Cuprinol Garden Shades fresh rosemary multi-surface exterior wood paint, priced per litre (1l for £20, 2.5l for £25, 5l for £40)
Crowning glory Queen of hearts petunia, 13cm (£4/three for £10)
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