Green-fingered Brits can spruce up their gardens ready for the summer with budget-friendly makeover hacks.
The gardening experts at GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have put together 15 quick fixes to save gardeners cash and get their outside space ready for the warmer weather.
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Give plant pots a new lease of life by painting them with interesting designs and complementary colours.
Give your lawn a new lease of life with fertiliser. If fertiliser is too expensive, try making your own using wood ash from your fire.
Scrub away grime that has built up on your patio. Don't forget to dig up moss between paving slabs or bricks.
Solar powered lights store up energy from the sun throughout the day so they won't cost you a penny at night.
Don't let weeds take over your garden. Cut them out from the root and use homemade remedies such as salt and vinegar rather than pricey weedkillers.
Sand down your fences and give them a lick of paint.
