As we embrace the season of summer here in the UK, we start to think about upgrading our garden. This could be in the form of a few bright flowers, a new greenhouse, stylish paving, unique planters, or garden furniture.
If you’re limited with garden budget we’ve got a couple of reasonably priced flower seeds, greenhouses, and planters to suit your purse. If you’ve got a big budget then we’ve highlighted a stunning outdoor lounge set, and the latest must-have, porcelain floor tiles.
Flower Seeds
Zinnia Dahlia
Contains approximately 130 seeds, the Zinnia Dahlia is a real sun loving flower, and at its best in a really good summer. There is a wide range of colours in the flowered mixed packet, resulting is bright vibrant booms. Priced at £2.30 from Gardeners Dream.
Cosmos Purity
A beautiful garden classic, with delicate white flowers on feathery foliage. These seeds are a must for the back of your border. Expect around 100 seeds within the pack. Priced at £2.70 from Gardeners Dream.
Cosmos Double Click Rose Bonbon
The Double Click Rose Bonbon offers a lovely long flowering season. Containing an estimated 75 seeds in the packet they can bloom until late summer. The first separate colour for a fully double Cosmos bipinnatus, will add height to any border. They will provide bright splashes of colour in the flower beds. Priced at £3.10 from Gardeners Dream.
Garden Planter
Planter with Bench & Trellis Screen
A 3-in-1 planter that combines form and function. This standout garden feature includes spacious planters and integrated bench seating, making it perfect for soaking up the sun, hosting a summer BBQ, or simply enjoying a quiet moment outside. The laser-cut willow trellis adds a striking modern twist, turning this bench into a real focal point for patios, terraces, or garden corners. Priced at £149.99 from The Range.
Greenhouses
Gardenkraft 4-Tier Plastic PVC Greenhouse
This 2.3ft x 1.6ft greenhouse is perfect for those with small gardens or for those new to growing. It can be used all year round to grow, and is easy to move around the garden, patio, or balcony. Priced at £23.50 from Wilko.
Palram Canopia Hybrid Greenhouse
A stunning greenhouse, the Palram Canopia Hybrid Grey Polycarbonate Greenhouse is ideal for gardening enthusiasts. It is 6ft x 10ft in size with twin-wall roof panels that block up to 100% of harmful UV rays. With plenty of space to grow your own flowers, fruit, vegetables, and herbs. Priced at £554 from Wilko.
Garden Furniture
Antillo Lounge Set
Rattan and wicker both offer a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic and are fast becoming staples in sustainable garden design – natural wicker is biodegradable, durable, and lightweight, while poly-rattan made from recycled materials offers a weather resistant and long-lasting option with minimal environmental impact.
The Antillo Lounge Set has been beautifully crafted with durable poly rattan for a weather-resistant finish. The set comes complete with 3-seater sofa, 2 armchairs, and coffee table with glass top. Perfect for your patio, terrace or garden. Priced at £3,899 from Arighi Bianchi.
Outdoor Flooring
Porcelain Tiles
Paving is the new way to upgrade your garden in 2025 for outdoor dining, relaxing, and partying.
Ashif Kazee at ROCCIA says,
“There’s a clear and growing appetite for alfresco spaces that bring the comforts of indoors out – boosting property value, supporting mental wellbeing, and creating a setting to enjoy with friends, family, and even pets.
We’re seeing this lifestyle shift play out first-hand, demand for hard landscaping and furnishings that transform patios into true extensions of the home is firmly on the rise.”
Porcelain tiles range in colour, size, and style. Starting from £23.50 per m² at ROCCIA.
Relaxing in The Garden This Summer – Words by Rachel McAlley @LadyRach
