Become a garden god with our spring garden guide.
Nothing adds zen to a space like a little (or a lot of) greenery. Not only are plants a great aesthetic addition to your home, but they’re super important for our mental health, too. If you’re keen to give your living room a leafy update – or turn your balcony into an urban oasis – you can now shop all things gardening in store at Bunnings with Afterpay.
From monsteras and funky pots to succulents and trellis, you’ll find everything you need to transform your space at your local Bunnings store.
For you inner city dwellers you might be thinking “Mmm, that’s all well and good, but how the heck am I supposed to do anything with my 1.5 x 3 metre balcony?” Honestly, you’ll be surprised what you can do with such a small space, it’s all about thinking outside the box (or balcony in this case). It’s not just about the final end product though, it’s also about the process of making your own space. The time it takes to bring the space to life, to transform it from drab all the way to fab.
So, no matter if you’re a one-pot wonder or a green thumb specialist, this is your one-stop-garden-inspo guide for all kinds of living sizes.
Turn your small balcony into a private oasis.
The most important thing to realise is that the lack of space on a small balcony isn’t an inhibitor, it’s where the opportunity lies. Smartly using every inch that’s available can really bring your home to life. As well as making it feel bigger, creating another separate space completely different from anything else in your place.
As we’re heading into the warmer months, remember to envision how you want to spend your time in the space, what plants and fragrances will bring you the most joy in your garden oasis?
Opting for heat resistant flowers such as Lavender will reduce the risk of needing to replant during the warmer months, while also encouraging bees to come and pollinate and keep your flowers healthy. Keep in mind the box that you’re working with, going for rectangular pots will maximise available space and ensure that you’ve got more room to relax. The feel of the products you populate the space with matter as well, wicker chairs help to bring an elevated comfort, lightweight and breezy feel to your chill. While the addition of citrus plants will liven up the space and give the added pop of summer colour.
Turning a courtyard into your yard
Courtyard gardens can be a tricky one to attack. Sure, you’ve got more space to play with than the balcony but you need to understand your space's limitations and what it can handle. Maintaining a modest approach for these areas is always a safe bet, you don’t want to fly too close to the sun only to realise you’ve bought an outdoor set that takes up the whole space.
A simple three-piece timber bench set is the ideal seating arrangement, as it allows you freedom of movement and how you place the item to match your garden. Subtle flexes such as herb gardens allow you to really let your green thumb thrive. A statement piece that indicates you actually know what you’re doing and a huge green flag when trying to impress anyone that you can actually keep anything alive.
It’s not all practicality and no fun, courtyards still need your chill space and what’s more chill than a handy hammock? It’s ideal for sun-drenched days where you can admire your work and read a book. Huge yes from us.
Big backyards, where to begin…
For any big backyard it can be a case of where do you start, with the abundance of space it feels like you could spend weeks, months even diving into your DIY project only to find that you’ve missed the best time to sit back and enjoy the labour of your work.
That’s why we’re focusing on a few simple things that will kickstart your big garden makeover, while we’ll leave all the little things up to you. Deal? Sounds good.
First of all you need a centrepiece, a communal space for friends and family to gather around. That’s why a nice, long table, perfect for BBQs and late night chats just out of reach from a new fire pit will give your backyard the focal point that it needs. What’s the point of this incredible centrepiece without anyone being able to see it? With Wi-Fi garden lights you can adjust settings and colours as the night goes to match whatever the vibe is. Tying it all together you need a consistent, easy to maintain, no fuss plant to act as the perimeter of your space. That’s why something like the easy-care Yucca elephantipes is perfect for all year round.
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