A garden to make you green with envy

The latest trends & tips for creating an entertaining oasis

In recent years, gardens in the UK have become more than just a patch of greenery. They have evolved into versatile spaces for relaxation, entertainment, and self-expression. From vibrant plant displays to innovative outdoor designs, garden trends have taken the country by storm. This article will explore some of the latest garden trends in the UK and provide top tips for creating the perfect entertainment space in your own garden.

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Emerging Garden trends:

Natural & wildlife-friendly gardens: Support biodiversity with native plants and wildlife habitats like bird boxes.

Outdoor living rooms: Blend indoor and outdoor spaces with comfy seating, weather-resistant furniture, and cosy lighting.

Vertical gardens: Also known as green walls, have become a stylish way to add greenery to limited spaces. These structures can be adorned with a variety of plants, providing an aesthetically pleasing and space-saving solution.

Kitchen gardens: Grow your own produce with herb, fruit, and vegetable gardens for fresh and organic ingredients.

Create an inviting space:

In order to create a versatile and inviting garden, it is important to define different zones that cater to various activities such as dining, lounging, and games. This can be achieved by strategically placing furniture and using landscaping elements to delineate the spaces.

Additionally, investing in comfortable outdoor seating that suits your personal style and the size of your gatherings is crucial. Options like lounge chairs, outdoor sofas, and dining sets can be enhanced with cushions, throws, and outdoor rugs to provide extra cosiness.

To set the mood in your outdoor entertainment space, consider installing a variety of ambient lighting options such as string lights, lanterns, and solar-powered fixtures that create a magical ambiance for evening gatherings. If you enjoy outdoor cooking and entertaining, incorporating an outdoor kitchen or dedicated BBQ area allows you to interact with guests while preparing meals and enjoying the outdoors. To enhance privacy and create a sense of relaxation, use fencing, trellises, or tall plants to screen your entertainment space from neighbouring properties.

Finally, adding personal touches like sculptures, garden art, or themed accessories allows you to infuse your own style and personality into the design, making your entertainment space unique and reflective of your personal taste.

Chelmsford

Price: £1,295,000 | 01245 500555 |

An imposing detached family home positioned in a select private development of just 18 detached properties, nestled within the former grounds of Springfield Place. The property internally features accommodation across two floors with two large reception rooms, kitchen/family room with utility, a WC and a conservatory. The first floor has five generous bedrooms, with two modern en-suites and a modern family bathroom suite. Externally the property offers magnificent views across a greensward to the front and across Springfield Place. There is a double driveway with side access leading to a mature, private westerly facing rear garden. Ref: CHS200584

Gidea Park

Guide price: £1,7000,000 | 01708 730255 |

Ideally located on one of the Exhibition Estates most desirable turnings comes this lovely five bedroom lakeside detached home. Set behind secure gates within this popular cul-de-sac this could be that perfect family home you’re looking for. Within walking distance, you have various pubs, restaurants and coffee houses as well as Gidea Park rail station, (Elizabeth line) which will get you into town in around 30 minutes. Offering excellent living space throughout, you have three bathrooms to go with the five big bedrooms, lots of living space downstairs including a large sitting room, kitchen/living area and dining room. Outside you have gated off street parking, a double garage and a lovely big garden, part of it being lakeside, making this a perfect home to entertain family and friends. REF: GPS180354

Ingatestone

Guide price: £825,000 | 01277 350505

Situated in a cul-de-sac position on the edge of Ingatestone High Street is this 1930’s four bedroom detached family home. The property offers cloakroom, lounge/dining room, conservatory and a fitted kitchen. It offers an established good size rear garden with access at the bottom to a double width garage. In addition to this the property is being sold with no onward chain and also offers additional parking to the front of the home. Located approximately 0.9 miles to the centre of Ingatestone High Street offering two supermarkets, an array of local shops, eateries, Public Houses, doctors and dentist. The mainline railway station serving London Liverpool Street is approximately 0.8 miles away, along with easy access to the A12 slip road. REF: INS220129