14 of the best (and worst) garden investments

Taras drewniany i ogrodzenie. Realizacja w Zielonej Górze., PHU Bortnowski PHU Bortnowski
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We talk a lot about what you should put in your garden to create a really striking display, but what about those things that you should be avoiding? It's not a matter of personal taste in this case, as we're focusing on the things that are not a good financial investment. 

We've looked at advice from landscapers and gardening professionals in order to compile a handy go-to guide of the best and worst garden investments so, before you start revamping your space, take a look and make sure you'll be getting your money's worth!

1. Best – Attractive hardscaping additions, such as decking, help to create a multifunctional and long-lasting garden

2. Worst – Expensive, fancy plants that need a lot of care, attention and specialist food won't ever recoup their value

3. Best – Ensuring your garden privacy is vital, but you don't have to negate style if you invest in a beautiful fence

4. Worst – Using mains-powered lighting in your garden is a huge error when there are so many fantastic solar options freely available that only require an initial outlay

5. Best – Structural plants, such a thick-growing shrubs, that offer good ground cover are a fantastic way to make sure your garden looks mature and stays healthy

6. Worst – Hard to install water features might look good once they're up and running but, if they're hard to get to grips with, they could require a lot of on-going maintenance

7. Best – Evergreen plants and trees will help to keep your garden looking lush and vibrant throughout the year

8. Worst – Seed kits always seem like a great idea but actually getting them to germinate and become strong enough to transplant takes a lot of time and effort. This is not a great idea if you're a novice

9. Best – A well-proportioned garden cover is fantastic for making your space usable regardless of season or weather. Who doesn't want to enjoy some outdoor dining every now and then?

10. Worst – Commercial pesticides are cheap to buy but have a costly impact on the environment, your plants and animals. Try to invest in more ecologically sound variations of pest control

11. Best – A good-looking, reliable barbecue will never go out of style or stop being useful. You don't have to go crazy and buy a gas-powered mobile kitchen, but rather opt for a strong, classic variation and it'll pay for itself in one summer!

12. Worst – Mass-produced garden art will never add the style or class that you want in your garden, so go avant garde or commission your own

13. Best – If you want your garden to look fabulous all the time, the best investment you can possibly make is to hire a professional gardener. It takes all the stress and worry off your shoulders

14. Worst – Expensive, non-weatherproof furniture might look super chic but it'll simply rot and deteriorate within one winter. Money down the drain!

For more garden inspiration, take a look at this Ideabook: 19 Simple Garden Ideas That Achieve Spectacular Results.

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