This article is provided by Joel Dear.
The
garden can mean different things to different people. Some might only use their
outdoor space when the weather is nice and they want to do some sunbathing,
while others will be out there every day, rain or shine, engaging in a bit of
outdoor exercise. Many people plant flowers, of course, but plenty of others
get a lot of pleasure from their garden without even knowing their azaleas from
their elbow.
Still,
no matter what your outdoor living space is to you, there are a few garden products that everyone should
have. Here are five such items; as outdoor essentials go, these ones are the
most essential of all. Some are crucial to getting the most out of your garden,
while others are just for fun, but either way, no good garden should be without
them.
1. Bird Feeder
Bird feeders are fairly inexpensive, and aside from the
occasional refill, they require almost no effort on your part. You do not have
to be a die-hard ornithologist to bring a flurry of beautiful birds to your
garden; all you need to do is hang up a bird feeder, chase away any cats that
might be prowling along your garden wall, and wait for your feathered friends
to arrive! Anything that holds seeds will do, although it is well worth paying a
little more for an attractive, brightly-colored bird feeder. That way, you will
be adding a beautiful decoration to your garden as well as giving the birds a
good place to eat!
2. Garden Lights
You
would not want your living room or your kitchen to be sans lighting, so why keep your garden in the dark? There is a
plethora of great garden lighting products available, ranging from the inexpensive and functional to the extravagant and eye-catching. Whatever your budget is,
it is always worth investing in a bit of illumination for your outdoor space;
even if you opt for the cheapest, most bog-standard garden lamps you can find,
at least you will be able to see your way around the garden after the sun goes
down.
3. Water Feature
We are
starting to get a little more indulgent now, but it is impossible to imagine a
garden that would not benefit from the presence of a beautiful, bubbling water
feature. They make lovely ornaments on their own, but a water feature’s real
appeal is the water (obviously). Gazing at the gentle cascade for a few minutes
can be a great way to unwind, and even if you are focused on something else when
you are out in the garden, there is no lovelier background noise than the soft
babbling of a water feature in full flow. It is all about the ambiance!
4. Swing Seat
From
plastic lawn furniture to a squishy outdoor bean bag, there are plenty of ways
to take a seat in the garden. Everyone will have a different preference when it
comes to outdoor seating solutions, but there is one thing that pretty much
everyone has in common: we all love a swing seat! There is something about the
gentle back-and-forth motion that appeals to a very primal part of the human
brain, and if you want a spot where you can sit and read a book - or just
somewhere to relax after a hard day’s gardening - then a swing seat is ideal. A
hammock will also make a fine addition to any outdoor space; it has that same
superb swing to it, and makes the perfect place for a snooze when the summer
sun is shining.
5. Barbecue
The final
outdoor essential on this list is unlikely to be something you use very
frequently, but you will surely agree that anyone with a garden should have a barbecue
on standby. You never know when the weather might suddenly warm up, and when it
does, the guy (or girl) with the barbecue always becomes the most popular
person in town!
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