Many wish for beautiful homes with lawn space bursting to the seams with greenery. However, building a garden from scratch is where people often take a step back, fearing the hard work. The good news is that building a beautiful garden doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Start small and build from there. You’ll be surprised to see how easy it is to create a garden if you only do the small things correctly.

Add potted flowers
If you’re planning to build a garden, you know by now that flowers are a must. They add color, vibrance, and fragrance to your little green patch of peace. Potted gardens are suitable as they occupy comparatively less space than open gardens. Even if not, there’s no reason to skip out on them.

Plan a vertical garden
Have you always wanted a garden of your own but couldn’t have one because of a lack of space? Don’t give up on your dream just yet. If you’re short on space, plan a vertical garden. You won’t need all that space and still have an enchanting-looking green patch. Fill up the area with small pots, flowering plants, succulents, and even herbs of your choice. You can also start with climbers. These plants are low maintenance; they only need vertical support to reach their growth potential.

Get perennials
Want a garden that doesn’t need constant replantation or replacement? Perennials are the answer to your woes. These plants are here to stay, and you won’t be considering replacing them for a long time. All you need to do beforehand is figure out the area measurements you want to fill with plants. Then head to a nursery or garden center and pick the varieties you like. If anything, perennials come cheap and outlast most other plants.

Maintain surrounding structures
Nothing ruins the look of a beautiful garden more than an old and unmatched shed. If you’re taking the time to build a beautiful garden to increase the property’s value, try and paint the worn-out shed. Once you do, you’ll realize how much beauty it adds to your creation. Another eyesore is dead and dried leaves covering every available surface and clogging gutters. To ensure they don’t ruin the look of your lawn, take some extra time and install a leaf gutter. If you’re a DIY person, you can easily shop for leaf guards for gutters. Whatever you do, have a system that keeps stacks of dried leaves and small twigs building a home on your beautiful creation.

Go good with gravel
Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on expensive landscaping, add gravel and bark to the available empty surfaces of your garden. It will not only add to the look of your property but also provide a rustic and warm feel. It’s also a cheaper way of adding character to the garden.