We’ve been loving the beautiful, fresh new look of winter gardens everywhere. Yes, it’s cold, but there’s something truly lovely in the evergreen sprigs, Christmas holly, and bright perennials that stand out against a more grey backdrop. If you hadn’t thought that far ahead during summer, don’t worry. Winter can still be a very productive time for gardening, and an ideal time to get your garden in order for the year ahead.
Here at Paving Superstore, we’ve put together some practical ideas to help you transform your garden while there aren’t any weeds to be tussled with. After all, a neater garden lays the groundwork for your creative flair to come to life when the weather warms up! Starting with the right practical outdoor building , we’ll cover all the ways you can get ready for spring. And that includes beautiful planters for your spring bulbs!
A neater, more usable outdoor space
Outdoor buildings are a gardener’s best friend. In fact, sheds and workshops , garages , and equipment storage solutions are an asset to every property owner not keen to look at a disorganised mess each day. The good news is that a functional outdoor building doesn’t have to ‘look’ functional to be practical- with the right garden buildings, it’s easy to keep your landscaping seamless and consistent.
A traditional look is very easy to work with, given that wooden sheds like the Rowlinson Modular Shiplap Shed offer a natural vibe and a relaxed feel. If a vinyl solution would jar awfully with your current décor, wooden storage spaces are an ideal choice. It’s also a good idea to choose a building with a double door if you have a larger amount of tools and garden equipment will also be doing—the Mercia Shiplap OSB Corner Shed is one example. This will help you access your stuff more quickly and with greater ease, as well as clearing up tripping hazards from your outdoor living space.
Lighter wood is also a versatile choice, and options like the Forest Pressure Treated Overlap Apex Shed or Rowlinson Corner Potting Store actually work just as well within contemporary gardens. White and paler shades, as most of us know, are great for an uncomplicated outdoor climate, giving that much-coveted look and feel of more space.
Creating somewhere appealing for work or play
Introducing some order to your garden also allows you to create an appealing space for work or leisure. If you’ve got the room for an outdoor office , you’ll know how tranquil (and productive) they can be. Log cabins such as the Eurovudas Log Cabin are particularly popular this winter, offering a quiet yet cosy break from the colder outside. You can easily put together your own Forest Wenlock Log Cabin , for example, and enjoy the peaceful warmth of smoothly planed interlocking logs to keep out the chill! One of our special favourites in this category is the Forest Alderley Log Cabin , which has double glazing, roof shingles, and large windows for natural light. Perfect for some family time as a garden retreat, even in the depths of winter.
As we all know, there’s also nothing nicer than a roaring fire when the cold really starts to set in. Whether you’ve got a woodburner or you’re snuggling up indoors, it’s critical to keep your firewood away from moisture. The Rowlinson Small Log Store is built for the job, and like the Garden Village Superior Redwood Double Log Store is ideal for keeping the crackle in those logs!
Start laying your spring foundations
For those of us with a really green thumb, winter’s about taking pride in your well-planned perennials and evergreens. If you’ve missed the boat, don’t worry—it’s also the best time to strategise for spring! A raised planter like the Forest Raised Log Planter is a lovely way to go if you’re starting small, being well-suited for patios and lining driveways. A stepped planter such as the Grange Step Planter or Forest Cascade Planter also lets you add colour and life to create an appealing space. All three options can also be used to show off pre-potted plants, making them a quick and convenient way to transform your garden in moments.
For a beautiful trellis effect and to support climbing plants, the Grange Rosa Planter and Forest Venice Planter are perfect. Ivy, wisteria, and climbing borders are all shown off to their best effect against planed timber, and they provide room for herbs and planting seeds. We haven’t forgotten those of you working hard to maintain a modern look, either. The cool and simple block colours of the Adezz Galvanished Steel Rectangle Vadim and Adezz Aluminium Florida planters are also strong options that are easily aligned, too. Create privacy barriers and windbreaks to your heart’s content with these durable and corrosion-resistant planters, and get ready for spring!