With two holidays this month and the weather getting warmer, most people are starting to get out in their gardens.
One couple has revealed how they completely transformed their space with simple items used in surprising ways.
When renovating your home, costs can add up quickly, and some areas may not receive enough attention.
Like many couples, Joe and his wife were on a tight budget as they tried to balance a new mortgage, a wedding, and a major renovation.
The newlyweds, better known as @a_watt on TikTok, decided to use the app to document their transforming home and share some of the budget-friendly DIYs they used.
As with the rest of the house, they took on much of the work themselves, spending several days soaking up the sun and tending to the garden.
Like many older homes, the garden was overgrown with shrubs and ivy creeping up the leaning fence, and the space had become a dumping ground for odd flower pots.
The lawn needed some too. TLCbecause it is patchy and rocky in places.
After clearing the space of plant debris and replacing the fence, the content creator was more determined than ever to create an idyllic space.
The newlyweds, who dreamed of a fire pit and raised flower beds, decided to save money and used thick wooden sleepers to realize their design.
I cut wood on the left side of the garden to create a box that runs almost the entire length of the garden. This is perfect for adding plants later.
They also added a small raised flower bed at the back of the garden. This is perfect for shrubs and will provide a pop of color to your fire pit.
Then they got even more creative and instead of spending a fortune on expensive garden furniture, they used spare wooden sleepers to create a bench in their garden.
Even better, each bench only required two and a few sleepers. nail to make them.
In addition to building three benches, they needed to build sturdy chairs. pride Space around the fire pit – perfect for when loved ones come over.
While it may not be a traditional approach, the couple could have saved a little money by going with simple seating. At Serco he has 2.4m sleepers on sale from just £19.99.
You can also find free wooden pallets for DIY projects on Facebook Marketplace and other apps.
Some garden furniture can cost hundreds of pounds, so this DIY is an absolute must.
These smart swaps can also help couples stretch their budget to finish off their garden with additional grass, gravel, and paving stones.
After completing their impressive transformations, the influencers were able to relax and enjoy the outdoor space.
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How to make a small garden look bigger
Garden design expert Fiona Jenkins from MyJobQuote.co.uk has created a guide on how to make a small garden look larger.
add shelves – For extra storage and a place to store more plants.
use foldable furniture – Save space when not in use.
Add privacy – With fence, trellis, brick wall and hedge.
Add water feature – To make your garden look like a nature retreat.
Let's be bright – When choosing plants, choose bold colors to make the space pop.
Use a larger planter – To grow more plants in less space.
plant vertically – Adding plants upwards will make your garden look fuller and larger.
Use blue flowers on the edgess – Blue flowers and plants recede into the distance, making the garden appear larger.
grow tall plants – When it comes to small gardens, it's better to think big.
minimize clutter – Because it can create the illusion that there is less space than there actually is.