Weekend Garden Project to you Keep Busy All Summer

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Now that those warmer days and lighter evenings are rolling in, its time to start thinking about how you can get into the garden and really make the most of the summer months ahead. From growing your own fruit and veg, to creating a masterpiece out of recycled wooden pallets, there are so many ways in which you can get hands on and use your time efficiently. Giving your garden a little more TLC can also be really beneficial, especially throughout summer, so now is the perfect time to get started!

1. DIY BBQ Pit

One if the most popular features in the garden throughout the summer months is the BBQ. The moment the sun starts to shine you suddenly find yourself craving some delicious BBQ food, so having your own space outside to cook up a treat is always worth it. There are lots of ways to create a BBQ pit in your garden, from investing in some high-quality equipment to simply building a pit from bricks, but it’s all down to the style of your garden and what works best for you.

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2. Outdoor Social Space

Having your own social space in the garden is really beneficial, especially through the warmer months. Not only does having some outdoor space open up your garden to a whole lot more, but you can really make the most of the space you have and enjoy your garden properly. There are many ways in which you can create a DIY social space within the garden, from building chairs and a table out of wooden pallets with an added cushion for comfort, to investing in some high-quality garden furniture and building your own wall space to separate the social area from the rest of the garden. This provides you with the perfect spot to sit back and relax.

3. Home Allotment

Growing your own fruit, vegetable and plants is extremely rewarding and can also save you a lot of money too. Whilst having a spot at your local allotment is always a good idea, there’s nothing better than having your own allotment space in the comfort of your own garden. Whether you dedicate a whole corner of the garden, or you create your own small patch that is discreetly tucked to the side, introducing a home allotment to your garden will make your gardening life a whole lot better.

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4. Nature/Wildlife Friendly Space

Summer is a time when wildlife levels are very high, especially in the garden. From bees right through to rabbits, you can guarantee you’ll see all kinds of beautiful animals visiting your garden. With this in mind, it’s important to create a space that’s wildlife friendly, welcoming all creatures into your garden for food, comfort and shelter. Whether you introduce a DIY birds nest, or you decide to go all out and create your own mini pond in the garden, you can really make a difference to the wildlife in your area by simply making some key changes to your garden. This is the best kind of project for the summer, as after a few days you’ll start to see the benefits of this project and the rewards will be huge!

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