Get Arty In The Garden!

Let your inner artist loose and create a masterpiece on your plot

For me, gardens are about three things: plants, plants and plants. Everything else is either functional – paths, fences, hedges, patios and pergolas – or set dressing, comprising sculptures, water features and decoration. But these non-planty bits of the garden can be developed and manipulated to add another layer of creativity to your plot.

And you don’t have to be the next Turner, Michelangelo or Hirst to add a little art to your garden. There are lots of easy ways to enhance your outdoor walls, fences and sheds. Here are a few ideas to try...

Murals

The prospect of adding a mural to a wall might feel beyond your artistic bounds, but there are ways to cheat a bit and so be able to create something spectacular.