6 Tips To Add Interest To Your Garden

It’s the season when we are spending more time outdoors and for many of us, that means sprucing up the garden or backyard. If you feel that your outside space is lacking in interest but are not quite sure what to do about it, here is some inspiration!

1. A Bespoke Firepit

If you enjoy hosting, a bespoke firepit can be a wonderful focal point to gather around. A reasonably sheltered area with some comfortable seating can be the perfect cosy space for social evenings with friends. Everyone loves to watch a fire; it helps to create a relaxed atmosphere as the sun goes down. The stunning imagery in Black Fox Metalcraft's designs are brought to life by the flames - a bespoke firepit can showcase your interests and tell a story. So why not leave your phones indoors and toast some treats over the fire!

2. Create a wild area.

Choose an area of your garden to plant some wildflowers and let the grass grow long. This will attract bees, butterflies and other insects, and in turn birds, bats and even other mammals. It's known that being around nature has a positive impact on all of our wellbeing, so it makes sense to bring the wildlife to your doorstep! You can even make the most of a smaller space by adding a green roof to a garden shed.

3. Unique, Quality Hanging Basket Brackets

Mass produced hanging basket brackets are everywhere; often produced as cheaply as possible in Asia, they will be leaving rust streaks down the wall after a couple of winters. Why not go for something that lasts significantly longer, and is totally personal to you? Black Fox Metalcraft can create custom hanging basket brackets as one offs, or as part of a set to compliment your baskets. Our design team is happy to collaborate with you to create something truly unique; showcasing your interests and creating a talking point, all for a lot less money than you might expect. Forged by hand using blacksmithing techniques unchanged in hundreds of years while embracing modern technology to add a finish that can withstand the great British weather means a piece of metalwork that will stand out and be admired for many years to come.

 

4. Add a Water Feature

Even if you have a small garden in a city, loads can be achieved in creating a real haven for wildlife. It does not have to be grand , complicated or expensive to make a real difference. We dug a small pond with our then 2 year old daughters; three years on they still love watching the pond skaters and tadpoles! Amphibians and Dragonflies can be attracted, as well as being an essential source of water for birds during the hotter months. A bit of maintenance to keep it free from algae and dead leaves will make a great place for nature to thrive, plus there's nothing quite like the gentle sound of running water to create a relaxed atmosphere! There are plenty of How To tutorials online, and solar powered kits can be bought for not too much money.

5. Commission a Bespoke Weathervane

Whether it be mounted on a small garden shed, or a large statement weathervane on top of your home, Black Fox Metalcraft can create something truly personal to you. Our designer Jenny did her degree in Illustration so can be as imaginative as you like; anything from memories of a special holiday to characters from a favourite book, to a family pet or hobby can all make wonderful subjects for a weathervane design. And with almost 15 years of weathervane making experience, we understand how to balance a sail with enough surface area to catch the wind, ensuring that your weathervane functions as a weather reading tool as well as a decorative piece to be admired.

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6. Commission a laser cut panel

If you have a plain flat wall, or wooden gate that is not really doing anything, you could consider a laser cut panel or mural to add interest to the space; in much the same way as people hang paintings and photographs inside their homes. Designs can take on any size and shape, and can be a decorative pattern, or can be completely personal to you in telling a story. Contact the team at Black Fox Metalcraft to discuss your ideas, no matter how vague they are – we are experienced in asking the right questions to give your imagination the inspiration it needs… and are never in a rush to take your order; we’d rather take our time and get it just as you imagine… even if you aren’t quite sure what that is yet!