AFTER a damp and dreary winter, warmer weather has finally arrived.
While most of us are just getting into the garden, one man has revealed how he transformed his 'embarrassing' outdoor space into his own 'little paradise'.
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In fact, Macauley Sykes did this with budget purchases from Costo and Selco.
Remembering the incredible transformation Facebookthe amateur gardener revealed that he and his partner spent five days 'knee deep' in mud.
Showing off the previous photos on the DIY On A Budget Official page, Macauley admitted they were desperate to renovate the space and even called it 'embarrassing'.
He told the group: “Our garden was absolutely embarrassing.
“A few months ago my partner and I decided we were going to make it happen.”
He added: “We spent five days in the rain – up to our knees in mud – but now she says she couldn't be happier. Worth the effort.”
While most of us avoided the April showers, the couple faced the difficulty of clearing their outdoor space – it had become a dumping ground for strangers. gardening supplies.
To make matters worse, Macauley and his partner had the arduous task of leveling the lawn as well.
After removing the remaining grass and shrubs, they got to work edging the flower beds with Selco sleepers.
With sleepers of one meter long from £19.99this is an easy way to create a divider in your space without too much effort.
He later told the group: “The sleepers for the beds are from Selco, but are also sold at Travis Perkins for the same price – miles cheaper than B&Q!”
Because the boundaries were marked, Macauley could annual shrubs and spring flowers such as daffodils for a pop of color.
The couple then used the remaining material to add a raised flower bed, which would be the focus of the entire garden.
Once the initial planting was completed it was time to focus on filling the larger areas with gravel.
Instead of just adding the rocks to the bare ground, the amateur gardeners decided to lay down tarps to create a more even surface.
When the garden was almost complete, they looked for accessories to decorate it, including a sofa and cushions Costco.
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Although the retailer currently has a similar sofa listed £339.99you can often find second-hand garden furniture on apps like Facebook Marketplace – for just a fraction of what they normally do retail price.
In addition to the additional setting, the couple also added a small water feature and bird feeders to make the space even more tranquil.
Needless to say, others in the Facebook group are amazed at the transformation.
One impressed member wrote: “Little piece of heaven there.”
Another said: “Wow, you did an amazing job there. Looks nice.”
Meanwhile, others were desperate to get to the now viral garden.
“Can I ask where that white canopy thing from your house is?” asked a third, while a fourth joked: “Lovely…come and do mine.”
It just goes to show that you don't have to spend a fortune to create your own piece of paradise.
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