**Collaborative Post**
This spring, whether you’re contemplating a big move or happily staying put, it could be a great time to consider investing in your home and garden. And if you decide to enhance the latter, you certainly wouldn’t be alone. According to one major UK home improvement retailer, the garden is now the third most improved ‘room’, after the kitchen and sitting room.
The firm’s Great Garden Report reveals that more Brits are entertaining in the open air than a decade ago, with garden furniture, fire pits and patio heaters all hugely popular. On TikTok, #garden has become the second-most popular hashtag in home improvement, garnering 46,000 posts in the last few months alone.
And while there was a steep rise in garden improvements during the pandemic, the trend for this ‘fifth room’, as some now describe their outdoor space, has been growing steadily ever since.
Your garden could enhance your lifestyle, your mental health, and your property’s overall value. This area is no longer an afterthought, but an essential extension of the house, providing somewhere to relax, entertain and express your personal style.
Here are some stylish ideas for garden improvements: