My garden looked old with a broken patio & dirty walls – now it's a lush oasis & people can't believe how little I spent
A DIY enthusiast has turned her garden from drab to fab without breaking the bank.
So if you want to transform your outside space but don't have loads of extra cash to splash, then you've come to the right place and will need to check this out.
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Amanda's garden was in desperate need of some TLC, with a broken patio and a very tired looking fence.
But now, her space is absolutely stunning and people can't believe how little she spent on the impressive overhaul.
Posting on social media, Amanda gave her followers a before, during and after look at her garden, leaving many totally stunned.
Showing off her 'garden makeover on a budget ', Amanda confirmed that she started off with a plain brick wall and a patio that was 'old and broken.'
She explained that her fence panels 'needed some TLC' and expressed that 'the walls were looking very old.'
As a result, Amanda got to work on her garden project and started out with jet washing and painting.
Not only was Amanda able to get rid of years of dirt and grime thanks to the jet washing, but she was also able to light up the space in an instant with a quick lick of paint.
She confirmed that she used the Dulux paint in the shade Sandstone, as she beamed: 'It brightened the area up massively.'
The DIY fan then used some extra slabs she 'already had' to fix her patio area and then 'laid a new smaller patio.'
Following this, on a mission to turn the space into a lush oasis in time for summer, Amanda 'added some trellis and then built a pergola '.
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But that wasn't all, as she also then 'got some turf to fill a small space' in the middle of the garden.
Additionally, she 'covered the old fence' with trellis from Wickes and 'added flowers to the border', further bringing colour to the once dull space.
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To complete the project, Amanda planted lots of flowers into pots and furnished the area with outside seating and a rug which she got from B&Q, as well as cushions, candles, plants, lights and a variety of pretty hanging decorations.
We think Amanda's garden looks fabulous, but were left even more gobsmacked when she confirmed just how little it cost her.
Garden features that add the most value to a house
A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property.
Sellhousefast.uk carried out a study and consulted 36 estate agents, garden designers and property professionals from across the UK.
And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed.
Shed - 82%
Patio or paving - 76%
Secure fencing, walls or gates - 72%
Outdoor lighting - 66%
Sturdy decking - 62%
Water features eg. fountain or pond - 58%
Modern garden furniture - 54%
Artificial lawn/grass - 40%
Amanda confirmed that she had a £500 budget for the project and while she went 'over spent slightly because of the turf', she was able to keep costs down by using items from her old home that she kept in storage, including the grey tellis.
She later acknowledged: 'The most costly things were the pergola and furniture.'
Social media users gasp
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ garden_with_amanda, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 31,100 views, 718 likes and 52 comments.
One person said: 'Absolutely beautiful!'
Another added: 'Really pretty.'
8 must-have plants to brighten up your garden
Nick Hamilton owner of Barnsdale Gardens has shared his favourite plants and flowers you should consider adding to your garden, borders and pots.
Tricyrtis
A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is 'as tough as old boots!'.
Penstemon
I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They'll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes.
Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata'
With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it's great asset is that it
will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill - dry shade.
Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue'
A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your
garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant's interest period.
Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem'
If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers.
Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange'
A dwarf version of 'Midwinter Fire' the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days.
Rosa 'Noisette Carnee'
A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, 'noisette' flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November.
Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel'
I've never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade.
A third commented: 'Omg wow!! I would happily sit there all day.'
Not only this, but someone else chimed in and beamed: 'Looks amazing.'
Meanwhile, others were stunned that Amanda was able to transform her space on such a small budget, as one user gasped: 'It's beautiful but can't be on budget... I swear.'
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