The garden is a place for relaxing and eating and socializing in the summer. But many people have got old furniture, or no decorations. So I have come up with a simple plan of action to help you re-vamp your boring garden into a beautiful English haven without blowing your budget.

First plan:

If you have old furniture that is in need of a bit of TLC but can't afford to buy a new set of furniture an easy alternative is painting them. Whether it's the same colour as the original or whether it's a completely different colour it doesn't matter. My family and I recently did this, after years of having our table and chairs, they started to go a bit 'dis-coloured' and look a bit shabby, but buying a new set wasn't an option so we decided to paint them. We decided on cream as it's a very summery look and goes with almost everything. A friend of mine recently painted hers an avocado green, lovely and summery!

Second Plan:

Decor!! They are a must have to help your garden get those extra brownie points. Many places offer great themes and styles for you to try. Cargo is great for this, they have a huge range of textiles, decor, lighting, and dining.

http://www.cargohomeshop.com/Summer_Textiles/default.aspx

Dining doesn't have to be expensive, in fact the best sort of dining wear for gardens is plastic believe it or not. They're great for children, they're cheap and they come in great colours! Whether you want bright green, pink, or just clear you are bound to make your garden look that more summery.

Third Plan:

The third plan? Well to honest the best thing is to have as many barbecue's! You are guaranteed a status among you friends and also your garden will look lovely!!

L x