How to update your rented garden space...

Without upsetting your landlord!

A home and garden should reflect your own personality, whichcan be easy when you can decorate how you wish. But for renters,there is always worry over turning the property into a home, whilstmaking sure you will neither compromise your deposit, oryour landlord's happiness.

Last month we looked at how renters can add personality intotheir home and this month we are looking at the garden. So, ifyou’re looking to spruce up that rented garden, we have plenty ofnon-permanent ideas for you to look into.

Look After the space

Whilst it may be owned by your landlord, this is your garden for now. Taking care of the space will go a long way in making the outdoor space looking and feeling good. Simple things like mowing the lawn and trimming bushes and overhanging branches will have a huge impact.

Hopefully, you’ll have everything you need supplied, if not do speak to your landlord – it is in their best interest for you to take care of it after all.

Decorate with potted plants

A great non-permanent way to add greenery and plants into a concrete courtyard is by using pots. Vary your pot colours, designs and sizes for an instant injection of colour and life into your rented garden. Don’t be scared to change the height either for a true variety of plants and trees.

Just bear in mind, they will be coming with you, so don’t get too ambitious!

Hanging baskets

Much like your potted plants, hanging baskets are an instant inject of life in your rented outdoor space, and can look darn pretty. Hang them from your fencing, out the front of your property, or near your patio. Play with colour, or even opt for some faux flowers for an all year-round effect.

Remember your lighting

In any space, indoors and outdoors, lighting is so important! Add some soft, atmospheric lighting into your rented space using string lights over your patio, or solar stake lights that can be scattered within your potted plants and flower beds.

Cover up and add privacy

Garden screens are a fantastic, nonpermanent addition to your rented garden. Not only can they offer some added privacy, but hide the unsightliness' like bins! With lots of different designs to be found online, garden screens can work in any space.