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Incorporating plants into your outdoor decking scheme can be a great way to add natural beauty and colour to your outdoor space. Whether you have a small decking area or a larger one, plants can transform it into a beautiful feature. Here at Savoy Timber, we’re one of the UK’s leading suppliers of composite and timber decking, and we know exactly how to effectively complement our decking kits to ensure they look stunning to everyone who sees them. So, here are our top tips to help you incorporate plants as part of your outdoor decking scheme.
The first step in incorporating plants into your outdoor decking scheme is to choose ones that are well-suited to the UK weather. As we all know, the weather here in Britain isn’t the most predictable, and as a result, certain types of plants don’t fare well in the unpredictable conditions. So, when selecting the plants for your decking, it’s worth taking into account factors like sunlight, temperature, and moisture to ensure you pick ones that will be able to withstand the harsher elements of the UK climate.
To create visual interest and depth in your decking area, it’s worth choosing plants of varying heights and sizes. For instance, tall plants like bamboo or ornamental grasses can add vertical height to your deck, while smaller plants like succulents or herbs can be used to fill in gaps and create a more luscious look. Either way, introducing plants to your decking area can really elevate the natural elements of your decking, making it a focal point within your garden.
As an additional point, the size and style of your plant containers can also have a significant impact on the overall aesthetic of your decking scheme. Generally speaking, it’s better to choose containers that complement your decking material and colour scheme, and if you have a small deck, consider using hanging baskets or wall-mounted planters to maximise space and avoid a cluttered look.
Incorporating a statement plant or a grouping of plants can be a great way of creating a focal point and adding drama to your decking scheme, and there are a few ways of doing this. Try using a large container or a trellis to support climbing vines, such as ivy or jasmine, or grouping colourful flowering plants to serve as a visually intriguing focal point.
What’s more, you can use lighting to emphasise the focal point on your decking – outdoor lighting can be used to highlight the beauty of your plants and create ambiance on your deck. You could use string lights or lanterns to create a warm, inviting atmosphere, or alternatively, LED spotlights can be used to highlight specific plants or areas of your deck so they stand out.
So, now that you’re all clued up on the ways in which you can enhance the look of your decking using plants, it’s time to choose your decking kit! We’ve got a range of sturdy and stunning decking kits for you to choose from. If you fancy browsing our products for yourself, feel free to pay a visit to our DIY stores in Blackpool, Preston or Wigan.
