If you’ve been meaning to do more with your garden, then the New Year is the perfect time to make a few gardening goals for the year ahead.

Here we take a quick look at some simple gardening ideas to consider adding to your list of New Year's resolutions, to help inspire you to make the most of your garden in 2015.

Try Something New

Why not try something new in your garden this year?

This can be something as simple as planting a few new plant varieties, after all, this is one of the simplest ways to revamp the look of your garden. The Royal Horticultural society has a handy plant finder, perfect for helping you to discover and select the best plants for your garden.

Now is also the perfect time to think about growing some tasty new veggies in your garden too. There are a number of nutritious vegetables you could try, such as kale, which has a variety of benefits for you health and looks great in your garden too.

Wildlife

Why not have a go at making your garden a little more wildlife friendly this year. Welcoming wildlife into your garden, including pollinating species such as birds and bees, can have a number of benefits for your garden.

Try planting species such as lavender, sunflowers and other flowering plants to attract these helpful garden visitors into your backyard. Native plants are also ideal for attracting more wildlife into your garden and these are also typically pretty easy to look after too, requiring little extra attention.

Save Water

This year, why not have a go at reducing the amount of water you use in your garden, this can save you money and help the environment too. There are a number of great ways you can save water in your garden.

For example, mulching your flower beds will help prevent moisture from evaporating from the surface of the soil, especially during dry spells. You could even have a go at recycling rain water, by fitting a water butt to the rainwater downpipes in your garden.

Enjoy It

This year, why not resolve to spend more time simply enjoying your garden too. Here at Verdon Grey, we have a great range of contemporary garden furniture, perfect for simply sitting back, relaxing and enjoying your garden.

If you would like more information about our inspiring range of garden furniture, please do not hesitate to contact us today, and a member of our friendly team will be happy to help you with your enquiries.