Concrete is an inexpensive and durable material, but many people who are wanting to landscape their gardens may shy away with it as they can have preconceived ideas of it looking dull and grey. However, concrete is a hardy material, and used well looks fantastic in the garden.
Contact a local concrete company like this concrete Cheltenham based company https://www.monstermixconcrete.co.uk/concrete-cheltenham to get a price for the concrete that you want – here are a few ideas for using concrete to create a beautiful garden…
Concrete doesn’t have to look dull at all – you can spruce up a concrete patio easily by painting a concrete wall, adding garden ornaments and accessories into it and also using potted plants and a trellis with climbing plants to add in some greenery. Concrete on the ground can also be painted, perfect to add your own creative touch – just make sure that you use the right type of paint!
You can use concrete to create a seamless outdoor to indoor space – if you have bifold doors and porcelain tiles for example, concrete slabs can give you that continuity from indoors to outdoors, and because it is so inexpensive, it won’t break the bank to do it!
If you have a concrete patio that is looking a little old and shabby, you will be surprised at the difference a good clean will make to it. Get a pressure washer and clean it up, and you will find that it looks as good as new once again – no need to replace it.