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DIY gardening can range from simple weeding and pruning to building garden constructions such as DIY swimming pools or DIY sheds . When designing your garden, consider the context. For instance a huge water feature with baroque statue may not look appropriate in a small suburban garden. In a small garden look at making the most of the space you have. Choose plants with care thinking about the style of the garden, for instance you may wish to go for a cottage garden with lots of wild-flowers and herbaceous borders which would look lovely in a country setting. Bear in mind the style of the house when designing the garden. A very modern garden with concrete and glass features would not look appropriate in a garden attached to a period house. Consider how much maintenance the garden will require when choosing plants and features to install. Busy people may prefer to go for a low-maintenance garden in which case a pond which needs cleaning every day or a vegetable patch may not be appropriate. Look at what shapes would look good in the garden - for instance it is not necessary to have completely geometrically-shaped lawns and flowerbeds. It is possible to create curved flowerbeds with the correct tools. Again, think about maintenance. Will it be harder to keep the edges than on a flowerbed with straight lines? Putting in wooden edging, or gravel around it would solve this problem.

Building garden constructions yourself is perfectly possibly and can even be a good idea. It is useful to have a shed to keep tools and equipment in. Water features are popular and a small pond with fish, frog and other pond-life can be a welcome addition to a garden. Ponds can attract wildlife but be aware that you should install a DIY pond filter to keep your pond clear for the fish as otherwise they will not survive. Those requiring a seating area for sitting outside during the summer should look at DIY decking or DIY patios . Outside seating areas are great in the summer provided the weather holds out. Having your own swimming pool has become more realistic with the arrival of DIY swimming pools. Building your own swimming pool can be a fraction of the cost of having one professionally installed. DIY fences maintain boundaries and can keep pets out of certain areas of your garden if required. DIY gardening can be very therapeutic and rewarding.

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