17 really simple ideas for a really, really great garden

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Creating a beautiful outdoor space might seem like a challenge (unless you're a professional gardener, of course) but we are here to help, as always! 

Whether you're in the mood to perform a total overhaul, or you simply want to swap out a few items, we've compiled the perfect list of gardening tips and tricks for you right here.

Autumn might be fast-approaching but that doesn't mean that you can't still get outside and enjoy your garden, so read on and see if you're inspired to plan a weekend project.

1. Curved lawn edges are easy to create but stand out beautifully from boring straight ones

2. A picture perfect fence gives any garden an instantly chic look

3. A flagstone path can be laid in a few hours and will last for years

4. Vegetable beds make your garden beautiful and functional

5. Adding some heavily scented blooms to your garden will make it a multi-sensory experience

6. A simple water feature brings elegance and style to a garden and will often be easy to install

7. Patio beds look great and are so easy to build. Simply lift a slab and get planting!

8. Oversized decorative elements bring a dynamic look to a garden

9. Painting raised beds white is a quick and easy way to add some serious wow factor

10. A hand-built, permanent barbecue will never look anything other than wildly impressive in a garden

11. For a minimalist garden look, simply add the bare essentials, such as a seat and some fencing

12. Work with your garden proportions and you'll never be out of your depth. Just look how lovely these potted trees are

13. Choosing patterned tiles for a new patio will add instant oomph to your space

14. Easy to look after rockeries can have a similarly impressive effect as their leafier friends

15. With fewer plants comes less work, so why not focus on really eye-catching furniture instead?

16. Add some fun elements, such as lights or garlands and you'll be garden party ready all year round

17. Simple gravel looks classy and elegant and will help to keep pesky weeds at bay!

For more garden inspiration, take a look at this Ideabook: 13 Budget-Friendly Ways To Freshen Up Your Garden.

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