IS there anything worse than kicking back and relaxing in your garden, only to be met with the sight of a mundane brick wall?
Well, if you’re looking for creative ways to spruce up your boring brick exterior without forking out a small fortune, then you may just want to take note!
That’s because one savvy woman has shared the bargain buy she used to do transform the wall that gives her the “ick” – and it’s little surprise social media users are going wild for the results.
In a clip shared to TikTok (@homesweethome_at_48), she could be seen simply hanging the ‘Set of 3 Indoor/Outdoor Metal Wall Screens’ onto the offensive wall.
The black screens, which feature an attractive floral design, retail for £32.99 at The Range, meaning they cost just £10.99 each.
Alongside the post, she penned: “This wall just gives me the ick!!
“We have been throwing ideas around on what we should do and decided these would help make it a little less of an eye sore for now as it’s next to utility which we’ve not started renovating yet…
Something simple but looks bloomin’ fabulous!
Social media user
“We have some ideas up our sleeve – I’m excited to start this project.”
The bargain buy features three slim wall screens which are a super simple way to add style, depth and dimension to your outdoor haven.
And, according to the online product description, the screens are quick and easy to hang via the handy hooks on the back too – so there’s no stress required.
The post has since gone viral, garnering a whopping 246k views and hundreds of comments from social media users.
“Super simple idea,” praised one. “The difference is fab, love it, well done!”
A second commented: “Something simple but looks bloomin’ fabulous!”
A third penned: “That looks really nice!”
Meanwhile, a fourth enthused: “They look lovely!!!”
Elsewhere, other savvy social media users shared a few others ways in which the homeowner could jazz up the wall even further if she so desired.
“Home bargain do these but with a back that has solar lights if you fancy,” one person suggested.
Another recommended: “Be nice with some fairy lights on them.”
And a further added: “You need 2 tall plants to go in the gaps.”
A gardening pro, or just starting your planting journey? Nigel Lawton, a gardening expert at Dobbies Garden Centres has shared the six jobs you can do to transform your garden in under an hour.
1. Tidy up
Remove dead leaves, neaten beds and borders, remove any seeds and apply a good layer of mulch over the surface with organic peat-free compost. TIME: 60 mins
2. Design beds and borders
Trim back winter flowering plants where blooms have started to fade. Start by removing any dead, diseased or damaged branches, and get rid of any branches that cross over, Nigel says.
Then prune summer flowering shrubs like Buddleia, Lavatera and hardy Fuschias to allow room for new growth. As well as encouraging new growth in the plant by removing dead material, pruning will also allow you to control the height and shape of your plants. TIME: 50 mins
3. Create a cosy patio
If you have a patio, transform it into a cosy socialising spot.
Start by giving that a good clean with a jet wash to quickly complete the job in under an hour. You can further liven up the area by adding some garden furniture paired with some cushions, some throws, and an outdoor rug. TIME: 30 mins
4. Refresh pots
To enjoy instant colour in your garden this spring, Nigel recommends refreshing your pots, hanging baskets, and window boxes with early season flowers for a country garden effect.
Plant in threes or fives to create a impactful display with small, medium, and large plants of different heights beside your door. TIME: 15 mins
5. Lawncare
Another beginner-friendly task you can do to spruce up your garden is taking care of the lawn by cultivating the soil and making sure the area is level and firm.
Rake out any moss or dead grass, and apply lawn treatement in late spring. TIME: 15-30 mins
6. Welcome wildlife
Spring is the perfect time to welcome wildlife into your garden as small animals come out of hibernation and new birds hatch into life.
To ensure your garden is a safe space for wildlife, Nigel suggests dedicating a small section of your garden to creating a wildlife-friendly habitat with pollinating plants and places for small animals and insects to shelter.
You can create a safe space for them by stacking branches in a shaded spot to help protect them from the elements. All of this can be done in under an hour. TIME: 40 mins
