Redesign your garden: tips, ideas & planning!

Congratulations if you have a garden to call your own! It not only serves as a green retreat to recharge your batteries, but also invites you to spend sociable hours with family and friends. If you want to redesign your garden, there are a few important steps you should follow. With good planning and the right design ideas, you can transform your outdoor area into a true oasis of well-being.

Why should you redesign your garden? 

There are many reasons for redesigning your garden: perhaps your tastes have changed, or you have moved to a new home where the outdoor area needs to be completely redesigned.

It may also be that your children are older and you no longer need sandpits etc. - instead you might want more space for vegetable beds Pergola or comfortable lounge furniture.

• Changed lifestyle:
  A low-maintenance garden can make sense if you want to invest less time in gardening.
  
  
• Sustainability:
  With targeted redesigns you can promote native plants and provide a home for insects.
  
  
• New look:
  Sometimes a breath of fresh air just needs to blow so that the garden becomes your favorite place again.

The garden as a place of retreat: What shouldn't be missing from the redesign? 

If you want to redesign or redesign your outdoor area, the following design elements are often the highlights:

Pergolas as patio roofs or outdoor living areas

With a pergola you can transform your garden into an inviting outdoor area.

Under a canopy you can:

• Create shady corners for hot summer days.
  
  
• An outdoor kitchen or one Pergola as an additional dining area furnish.
  
  
• Ensure a seamless transition between the living room and the garden.

Tip: At PERGOLUX you will find high-quality pergolas in different styles and sizes that fit seamlessly into your garden design.

Winter gardens: year-round outdoor comfort

If you want to enjoy the green outside even on cold or rainy days, a winter garden is ideal.

You will receive:

• Additional living space that you can heat.
  
  
• A bright, friendly atmosphere thanks to large glass fronts.
  
  
• Perfect conditions for plants that benefit from natural light.

This creates a cool, shady place in summer, while you have a warm refuge in winter - ideal for cozy afternoons in snow or rain.

Sitting and barbecue areas as the heart of the garden

It doesn't always have to be expensive to create comfort.

With an inviting Sitting and grill area can you:

• Spend sociable evenings with friends and family.
  
  
• Place barbecue accessories, tables and chairs within easy reach.
  
  
• Create an atmospheric atmosphere with simple accents such as LED fairy lights or torches.

Suitable lighting for atmospheric evenings

Light plays a crucial role in creating a feel-good atmosphere in the garden:

• LED fairy lights and solar lights are environmentally friendly and flexible.
  
  
• Spots and spotlights put trees or garden figures in the spotlight.
  
  
• Adequate lighting on paths and steps increases safety in the dark.

Lawn, beds or both? Plan plants cleverly

Whether you want to keep your garden low-maintenance or enjoy lush beds depends on your preferences:

• Lawns and green areas:
  Less work weeding, more space to play and relax.
  
  
• Flower and vegetable beds:
  Ideal if you enjoy gardening and love fresh harvest.
  
  
• Herb beds:
  Practical for hobby cooks who value fresh herbs. 
  
  
• Natural garden:
  Native plants, insect hotels, shelters for hedgehogs – this is how you promote biodiversity.

Tip: Align your herbal spiral with the sun. Herbs usually love a lot of light and warmth, so the highest part of the spiral should face south. But also make sure that the spiral is suitable for you Outdoor kitchen is easily accessible

Planning: Laying the foundation for the new garden

Proper planning of the garden is the key to ensuring that your project is an absolute success.

Styles: Which garden style suits you?

Before you start, you need to be clear about which garden style suits you:

• Modern and minimalist garden:
  Minimalist gardens have clean lines, little decoration and lots of green space.
  
  
• Country house garden:
  A country house garden has romantic beds, flowering plants and cozy seating areas to make you feel really comfortable.
  
  
• Natural garden:
  In the natural garden, the focus is primarily on native plants and nature conservation. Here you will also find insect hotels and living areas as well as shelters for hedgehogs and other animals.
  
  
• Asian garden:
  An Asian garden impresses with its harmony. Water areas and bamboo are the central elements of this garden style.

Select materials and plants

The choice of materials and plants also depends on the style of your garden. If you are very busy professionally and privately, choose easy-care plants that can be optimally integrated into your garden concept.

The same applies to materials that have to fit your style. You can choose from natural stone, wood and metal, which can also be combined excellently with each other to create contrasts and structure.

Step-by-step instructions: This is how you proceed with the redesign

1. Define your wishes and needs and think about what function you want your garden to fulfill.
   
   
2. Use a 3D planner to draw everything you want for your garden and to visualize the arrangement. This way you can see in advance what your garden will look like later.
   
   
3. Check the soil condition and soil type first before selecting plants. If necessary, improve the soil quality to plant the plants you want.
   
   
4. Then choose the plants and materials based on your garden style. Pay attention to robust materials and easy-care plants.
   
   
5. Once you have done this, you can get started. Build the walls, build pergolas or design your seating and grilling area.
   
   
6. Finally, the beds and the lawn are laid out.

Cost planning: How much does it cost to redesign the garden?

The costs vary depending on the scope and choice of material:

• Material costs:
  High-quality wood, natural stone or metal are durable but more expensive.
  
  
• Plant:
  You can save here by using offshoots or swaps with neighbors and friends.
  
  
• Labor costs:
  Do-it-yourself vs. professionals – decide what you can do yourself.

Entry-level projects start at around 5,000 euros, and there are hardly any upper limits. Plan enough budget so that you don't have to save at the wrong end.

Conclusion

A newly designed garden not only increases the value of your property, but above all your quality of life.

Whether you are looking for a modern pergola from PERGOLUX, a cozy winter garden or an inviting seating and barbecue area - the most important thing is that your outdoor area becomes a place where you can relax and spend a nice time together with your loved ones.

FAQ

How do you create a garden plan?

Use free 3D planners on the Internet to visualize your dream garden. This way you can see in advance how beds, paths or pergolas will look later.

When is the best time to completely redesign a garden?

Spring and autumn are usually best. In spring, plants can establish themselves optimally so that they are prepared for the next winter.

What shouldn't be missing in a garden?

A comfortable seating area and shaded areas are essential for using the garden even in hot weather. Fairy lights, spotlights or solar lights as well as a barbecue area also create an atmospheric ambience.

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