How to transform your garden into an inviting social space

Your garden can be much more than a beautiful array of plants and flowers. It’s also a terrific place to
host gatherings, meals and have meaningful conversations.
For larger events, they can sometimes be a little awkward if people do not know one another or they have not yet loosened up… a glass of wine or two can be used as an ice breaker.
Here are some ways to bolster your garden to make it your ideal outdoor space.

Be Creative With Unusual Plants, Flowers and Trees
If you are looking to plant a range of plants, flowers and/or trees within your outside space, consider choosing ones that go beyond the norm of expected daffodils and grasses. Visit your local garden center and investigate what they have to offer. You may find something that really catches your eye because it smells wonderful or perhaps looks rather unusual.

For inspiration, explore some desert landscape ideas that incorporate unique and resilient plants.

Be sure the check out the Carolina Allspice, which has a chocolatey cinnamon aroma about it and is a striking golden brown color.

Utilize Intriguing Features
Water fountains can look striking in addition to providing a calming effect when you allow the soft trickle of water to penetrate your thoughts and help you to relax. Angel fountains not only fulfill the brief of a water fountain, but their angelic form means that they will automatically get people talking. They also add an incredible amount of luxury to the feel of your outside space. If you are a big fan of nature and wildlife, perhaps an intricate birdbath might be more up your street. You can get them in plenty of different shapes, sizes and colors to attract an array of birds to your outdoor space. Alternatively, why not consider creating a themed area within your garden? Japanese gardens tend to be popular and usually incorporate a waterfall as well as a bridge and a collection of natural guardian stones.

As A Social Area
Using your garden as a social area is great medium to catch up with friends and connect with family. Choose a space where you can make the most of the sun to avoid feeling the breeze too early in the day. We recommend choosing seating and a table which can incorporate an element of shade in case the sun shines too warmly. If you enjoy making the most of the lighter evenings, but feel the chill in the air too easily, consider investing in a patio heater.