Garden Ideas on a Budget

Transforming your garden into a serene sanctuary doesn't have to cost the earth.

Small, inexpensive changes can refresh your outdoor space whilst adding a touch of your personality with unique DIY creations.

Our list of garden ideas on a budget will help you make the most of your garden and create a space that’s perfect for relaxation & social gatherings. 

Get painting

You don’t need to be green fingered for this top tip.

Whether on a fence, wooden garden furniture or garden wall, adding a bit of colour with outdoor paint will help to brighten up your garden.

You could:

• Add pops of bold colour to your potting table
• Add a new lease of life to your shed with a wood treatment
• Stencil a pattern on your patio for a feature floor
• Adding a bright colour on a wall

It won’t matter if you choose a bright colour or something more neutral, as long as it suits your personal style, that’s all that matters.

HSS DIY has a wide range of paints, stains & treatments that are available to buy for your budget garden makeover.

Add some upcycled planters

Not only do they enhance your garden’s beauty but planters also come with a number of health benefits too.

There are so many planter options for you to buy but if you’re on a budget, we have a few easy ideas where you can make them yourself.

Here’s how you can save a small fortune by making your own garden planters.

• Use items you already have at home like tin cans with the labels removed and holes punched in the bottom, or you could make a hanging basket or planter from an old colander.
  
• Speak to your local garden centre to see if they have any surplus pots going spare.
  
• You can also try local listings websites for cheap or free reclaimed materials such as pallets or used rubber tyres to make a raised bed.
  
• You can add them to your patio areas, decking, edging, windowsills or seating area. 

Get creative, get recycling & think outside the box!

Light it up

There are so many lighting options you can add in your garden, without having to spend a fortune.

• Solar powered lights are not only environmentally friendly, but they are also quick and easy to install too with no need to worry about outdoor plugs and wiring.
  
• Add overhead festoon lights to your fencing or pergola to create a cosy eating area.
  
• You can light up pathways with a line of stake lights that come in different colours and patterns for added effect.
  
• A battery-powered lantern can easily be moved around your outdoor space to wherever you want it, adding an instant burst of light.
  
• Flexible weatherproof LED strip lighting can add a point of interest to garden steps or along pathways, helping to add light to walkways.
  

Putting up outdoor lighting in your garden means you can stay outside longer when the sun’s set & you’re not quite ready to call it a night.

Pull out the pressure washer

One of the quickest & cheapest ways to transform your garden is to jet wash it with a pressure washer.

In a matter of hours, you can remove the build-up of algae and dirt and get your decking or paving looking like new again.

Some pressure washers come with attachments for garden furniture too so you can tackle it at the same time as your pathways and patios.

Check out our range of pressure washers that you can hire or buy from us, if you don’t already have one at home.

Add colour to your borders

Another garden idea on a budget is to take your garden from boring to colourful!

Planting some inexpensive colourful plants or flowers to your borders can really change the aesthetic of your garden.

Poppies, petunias, dahlias & hydrangeas are just some of the beautiful flora additions you can sow.

If you are new to gardening, take a look at our Beginners Guide to Essential Gardening Tools Blog to give you an idea of what you’ll need to get started.

The main thing is to take in the fresh air, enjoy the sights & sounds of being outside, and allow yourself to embrace your green fingers.

Follow the paving slab road

(or something like that!)

Transforming your garden flooring with paving slabs is cheaper than you think.

Of course, prices vary depending on which paving options you choose but there are plenty of budget friendly (but very pleasing on the eye!) choices.

Opting to do it yourself instead of paying a professional to do it will save you some pennies too.

With our stylish paving slabs, you can create:

• Patios
• Garden paths
• Walkways
• Driveways
• Pool surrounds
• A base for an outdoor kitchen, sheds & other structures
  

You can even use the paving slabs on your entire garden floor if you decide that you fancy a change from your outdoor flooring.

HSS DIY has a variety of contemporary designed paving & accessories to help you successfully lay your new flooring.

One more budget garden idea for the win!

With our garden ideas on a budget, you can give your garden a much needed makeover

Redecorating your garden doesn’t have to cost the earth!

With simple, budget friendly ideas, you can give your garden a much needed revamp.

Who knew a lick of paint, some eco-friendly lights & planters could really change a garden's aesthetic?!

Visit HSS DIY today for all the tools & equipment you’ll need to bring your budget garden ideas to fruition.

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