{"id":2744,"date":"2015-09-29T09:29:40","date_gmt":"2015-09-29T09:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-outdoor-space\/"},"modified":"2018-02-19T14:07:43","modified_gmt":"2018-02-19T14:07:43","slug":"how-to-make-the-most-of-your-outdoor-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-outdoor-space\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make the Most of Your Outdoor Space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">If your garden furniture&#8217;s looking a little rundown and your grass is overgrown, it could be time to <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Stairs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/stairs\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/stairs;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01lynh;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Stairs\" >step<\/a> out and spruce up your outside space. A few changes here and there could make all the difference, so here are four <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"remodelling\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/renovation\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/renovation;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.06b49c;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Renovation\" >renovation<\/a> ideas that&#8217;ll revamp the exterior of your <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"homes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/housing-estate\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/housing_estate;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01rtvp;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Housing_estate\" >home<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><b><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><b><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><b><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><b><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">Trim back trees<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">Trees can start off neat and beautiful but soon swamp your garden and <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"homes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01l0mw;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Home\" >home<\/a>. While they provide plenty of shade during the warm summer months they can also <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"City block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/city-block\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/city_block;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03sjz2;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/City_block\" >block<\/a> the sun completely and take up much needed space, so why not call in a company like <a href=\"http:\/\/404cuttree.com\/\">404 Cut Tree<\/a> to give them a prune? Highly qualified arborists will remove dead or dominant branches, make trees safe after storm <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Property damage\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/property-damage\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/property_damage;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0clxv;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Property_damage\" >damage<\/a> and even remove them completely, depending on your preferences and needs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><b><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><b><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><b><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><b><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">Install a water feature<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">The sound of running water can be wonderfully relaxing, especially on a hot summers day when you&#8217;re lying out in the sun or having a few cold beverages al fresco. With this in mind, wouldn&#8217;t it be fun to install a water feature, be it a pottery waterfall or a quaint little rock pool? There are endless design options out there that&#8217;ll suit large gardens but if you&#8217;ve got a small outside area don&#8217;t be put off, there&#8217;s always <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/room\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/room;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.06ht1;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Room\" >room<\/a> for a stunning water feature. Creating something yourself is much easier than you might think, try <a href=\"http:\/\/www.finegardening.com\/video-how-build-pot-fountain\">building a small but sweet pot fountain<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; it&#8217;s a great DIY project for you and will look great in your outdoor space when you are finished. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><b><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><b><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><b><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><b><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">Invest in outdoor storage solutions<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">One of the best ways to renovate your garden, and keep it looking neat and classy, is to invest in some quality outdoor storage solutions. While the garden shed is notoriously trustworthy, there are plenty of other more modern alternatives, including swing benches with inbuilt storage, outside cupboards, beautiful wooden log stores and much more &#8211; offering you plenty of choice. They also ensure everything you need is easily accessible and ready to go, whatever time of year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><b><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><b><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><b><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><b><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">Swap grass for paving or stones<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">If you&#8217;re tired of weeding, mowing and waiting for the lawn to dry out after a storm, you could always research <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/explore\/gravel-landscaping\/\">gravel landscaping ideas<\/a> for a completely different look. Not only will the switch from grass to stone be incredibly easy to maintain but it&#8217;ll also look stunning when combined with wooden decking, wicker furniture and stepping-stones. Throw in the odd flower feature, neat hedgerows and colourful plant pots and you&#8217;ll be onto a winner. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">Sprucing up your garden should be a fun task, so check out style ideas online, make a list of things you like and start drawing up <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/plan\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/plan;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.018jrr;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Plan\" >plans<\/a>. Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your garden furniture&#8217;s looking a little rundown and your grass is overgrown, it could be time to step out and spruce up your outside space. 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