Even the most uninspiring of gardens can be transformed into a wonderland.
The r/GardeningUK Reddit forum is filled with people sharing tips and tricks on how to grow the lushest yard possible. One user's post astounded the online community with the Cinderella transformation of their backyard.
The before pictures show a rather plain garden, with a stretch of grass, a gravel area, and almost no plants at all. However, the original poster clearly saw the potential of the space and got to work to ensure their garden had a complete glow-up.
Investing in dozens of terra-cotta pots, the poster filled the yard with a host of verdant trees and colorful blooms. The chic garden is hardly recognizable from its original, drab form.
Not only did the Redditor create an incredible chill-out space for their home, but they also made the perfect environment for pollinators such as bees and butterflies. These little creatures adore native plants and thrive in areas with good biodiversity. Since we rely on these insects to keep our food systems thriving, making our yards hospitable to them is an easy way to protect them.
Though upgrading your garden might be time-consuming to begin with, once everything is set up, it can save you time and money. Having a traditional lawn requires frequent mowing and watering, whereas rewilding or installing a native-plant lawn often means you'll spend much less time tending your yard.
It might seem overwhelming to consider a full yard makeover, but even starting by introducing native plants such as clover and buffalo grass to a small patch of lawn can make a significant difference.
One impressed Redditor commented on the transformation: "Absolutely magnificent!"
"Lovely! Clustering your pots together will help the soil retain moisture, too," another user added. "I think your new garden has a lot of character, and I can imagine sitting out there with a nice cocktail on a summer's evening."
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