

Or pick an organic design like a bamboo or willow screen – both would be a great value choice. 'Solar lights are the perfect choice when it comes to lighting up your garden for the summer months, they’ll soak up the sun during the day and gently illuminate as dusk begins to fall without the need for permanent installation, making them ideal for a rented garden.' How do I build privacy in my rented garden?ĭecorative screens would be the number one choice for ensuring privacy in a rented garden. 'As the warmer days are on the horizon, we look forward to spending time outdoors, dining alfresco and enjoying evenings in the garden,’ says Emily Kelsey, Lights4Fun. Like to spend your evenings outside? Check out the great solar lighting ideas on offer. The added benefit of a hügelkultur? Well, it improves the diversity and quality of soil, while retaining moisture and nutrients in the earth, reducing the need to water and significantly improves fertility, helping plants to grow while benefitting insects and other wildlife. 'So it's probably most appropriate for people who are in either a long-term tenancy, social rented housing, or somewhere where they feel that they're going to hand over to the next group of people.' 'The only caveat is that this form of permaculture really works best over three or four years,' says Zoe. Then, you can use it as you would a raised bed! If you are looking for an innovative way to build a bed that a) doesn't involve digging into your landlord's garden or b) forking out for a raised bed, then have a go at making a hügelkultur mound.Ī centuries-old, traditional way of building a garden bed, all you have to do is mark out an area for a raised bed, clear the land, and then heap up partially rotted woody material topped with compost and soil. A post shared by Zoe Claymore photo posted by on
