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Oonagh Turner

5 Clever Ways to Make Your Backyard More Usable This Spring

A backyard with bi-folding doors opened for spring.

Spring is in the air, meaning it's time to throw open our garden doors, let the sunlight pour in, and rediscover our backyards. Winter is hard on our outdoor spaces, and it's unlikely your backyard will be usable straight away. More often than not, our gardens show no sign of life until late spring, but until then, bare flowerbeds feel a little sparse and uninspiring, and the whole space typically lacks color and texture.

Getting ahead of the game is important to make sure your backyard is back in full force come mid-spring. By focusing on plantings and furniture, you can transform the space into an extension of your living room, making it usable for the season and well into the summer. We've spoken to the experts to find out their backyard tips to ensure we're making the most of our gardens come springtime.

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