{"id":2785,"date":"2019-06-24T15:51:34","date_gmt":"2019-06-24T14:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/?p=2785"},"modified":"2021-12-21T13:41:25","modified_gmt":"2021-12-21T13:41:25","slug":"4-key-design-elements-in-your-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/4-key-design-elements-in-your-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"4 key design elements in your garden"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s summertime, and the weather is finally brightening up\u2026 er, very soon! You may well be gearing up your own garden space to kick back and enjoy some relaxing time soaked in sunshine – if you are, your decking<\/a> is a prime candidate. Everybody\u2019s garden space is different, but if you want yours to look the very best throughout the warmer months, here are some of the key areas it\u2019s worth looking at first.<\/p>\n

The paving area<\/h2>\n

In many gardens, the paving area is where people may well be spending the majority of their time. Even in cool summer evenings, for example, it\u2019s where people will be sitting down to enjoy food or partying, and it\u2019s where the majority of seating will often be set up, especially if you don\u2019t have any decking installed. It makes a good place to express your creative side as well, with creative use of paths and aggregate and similar materials. It\u2019s also where things might be stored if they\u2019re briefly getting moved outside.<\/p>\n

Tables and party furniture (with accompanying nibbles, of course) also tends to be stored on the paving, where there\u2019s a stable surface. If you\u2019re trying to update your garden with a more modern look, you can even go for more modern furniture, for a contemporary solution.<\/p>\n

Lawn<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve got the space in your garden and the ability to maintain one, a lawn is a highly-sought after feature for most people\u2019s gardens. They tend to be especially beautiful at this time of year, when they look especially vibrant under bright sunshine. Of course, even a small lawn does require a fair amount of maintenance and ongoing care, but it provides a lot of benefits in return, including a fantastic space for children to play in as they enjoy the (rare!) sunshine we get here in the UK.<\/p>\n

\"decking<\/p>\n

If you have pets like a dog, or rabbits, for example, it\u2019s an almost essential space to allow them to stretch their legs. And of course, it\u2019s a comfortable and attractive place for the adults to spend time in, too! (Quick note here, though – if you are going to maintain your lawn, it\u2019s always worth investing in a decent mower.)<\/p>\n

Plants and trees<\/h3>\n

Even the most well-maintained of gardens can end up looking a bit sparse unless you\u2019ve got some plant life in there to spruce things up. A good variety of perennials, shrubs, annuals and trees are always ideal if you can spare the space and effort for them. But then again, the great thing about choosing plants is that you can pick the ones you want to suit you – whether you\u2019re just after a touch of green life to inject some life into your garden, or you want to go all out with something large, or vibrant and colourful. Plus, you can even get creative with your trees and shrubs – that\u2019s if you\u2019ve got some cutters and the inclination and skill! There\u2019s nothing that says you absolutely have to choose particularly demanding plants and trees – it\u2019s all about what works for you!<\/p>\n

Decking<\/h3>\n

And, of course\u2026 in recent years, decking has become an increasingly popular choice in the UK, and now it\u2019s becoming a fixture (if you\u2019ll pardon the pun) of many modern gardens. Many people prefer it over their patio as a new leisure space, and one that in many cases can look more attractive and versatile, especially with practical aesthetic additions like our decking balustrades<\/a>. Part of the reason they\u2019re becoming so popular is that they\u2019re easy to construct, too, especially with our decking kits<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"how<\/p>\n

It\u2019s safe to say that when it comes to decking, we know exactly what we\u2019re talking about here at Savoy Timber. We have a huge range of decking products to buy online right here on our website, and several DIY stores across the North West (in Blackpool, Preston and Wigan) where our friendly members of staff are always about to lend a helping hand if you need any help or advice. Why not take a look around, and see what you can find?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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