Tips for Updating Your Front Garden

When was the last time you updated your front garden? For many, this is the last thing they do when making upgrades to their property as this is the lowest priority however, it must be done at one point. The front of your home is the first thing guests see when visiting as well as the first thing you see when you arrive home each day – the more welcoming it is, the happier you will be when coming home from a busy day at work. 

There are many ways in which you can upgrade your front garden. If on a budget adding flowers and plants can make a big difference as well as pressure washing your drive – make sure you get a drain cleaning company to finish off as your drains can smell overtime and look unattractive. If you have a greater budget, you could have a new drive layed for you as well as your brickwork treated. 

Below we look at three tips for updating your front garden, no matter your budget. 

Plants and flowers make a big difference

Adding new plants and flowers to your driveway can instantly make a difference and add a new dynamic. They add color, and make your entrance look brighter and more welcoming. Plants and flowers are very affordable and can be purchased right away. You can visit your local garden center to get an idea of the different plants or flowers that you can buy and then plan where they are going to go. If you need some inspiration on how others do it, Pinterest or Instagram is a great place to look. You want your front garden to look as stylish as the interiors within your home after all. 

Pressure wash your drive

If you have a driveway that you haven’t cleaned in a while, moss and weeds will have grown through the cracks of your brickwork. This can change the color of your driveway to look old as well as look very unappealing. A quick and affordable option would be to hire a pressure washer and run it over your driveway. This will easily remove all the dirt and have it looking as good as new instantly. The more regularly you do this, the less time you will have to spend cleaning your drive away as the dirt will not set as much. It could take longer if this is the first time you have done it in a while.

Add some lighting

Lighting can change the way a place looks instantly. Whether you are adding lighting to your back garden, within your home or your front garden, it is ideal to add another dynamic, just like adding plants. Lights come in all shapes and sizes as well as styles. They can be used to light a path and be used as security lights – helping deter unwanted attention. Most lighting is very affordable and can be bought online or at your local gardening store. Just like your plants you can get inspiration online to see how lighting can change the way your front garden looks.