£7 Amazon buy helps ‘minimise noise’ and create a relaxing environment in your garden – it looks good too
THE warm weather is here and if you're planning to soak up the sun in your garden, this item can level up your space.
If you're looking to put the finishing touches on your patio, this Amazon item may be for you.
Creating a relaxing ambience in your garden can make it feel like a tranquil space.
According to Robert Quinton, landscape gardening expert and owner of Construction Megastore, a simple addition can help you achieve this goal.
The expert recommended using sound absorbing materials to dampen sounds and create a more relaxed space.
"It can help minimise noise reflections and reverberations," he explained to Ideal Home.
Read More On Gardening
Robert broke down how an outdoor rug can achieve this, as well as adding a stylish touch to your space.
"Soft surfaces like dense foliage or plush outdoor rugs can absorb sound waves, reducing their impact on your outdoor space," he said.
You can pick up outdoor rugs ahead of summer from a variety of retailers.
For those looking for an affordable option, the OHS Blue Outdoor Rug For Garden is currently available for just £7.99 from Amazon.
The item features a blue tile print on a white material and is even reversible.
"This outdoor rug adds a pop of colour and a modern aesthetic to your garden, patio, balcony, or poolside area," manufacturers said.
They described the item as "perfect for elevating your outdoor décor and creating a cosy, inviting atmosphere".
It features non-slip backing, providing added stability and safety for your outdoor areas.
This rug can be folded away for handy storage when not in use, but don't worry if you forget to put it away on a rainy day.
It is crafted with high-quality, weather-resistant materials, and is designed to withstand the elements.
The product description referred to it as "perfect for use in all weather conditions, whether you’re dealing with rain, sunshine, or humidity".
Top gardening trends of 2025
Gardening experts at Barnsdale Gardens has shared the top gardening trends of 2025.
Matrix planting
It seems that a top planting trend for this year is going to be Matrix Planting.
In essence, planting in groups or blocks to give an effect of being wild whilst actually being carefully managed.
Selection of the plants is essential, to give year-round interest either with flowers, seed heads or frosted/snowy spent flower heads. Some recommend using plants that seed around, but this could make managing your matrix planting harder to keep under control.
Chrysanthemum comeback
I hope that the humble Chrysanthemum makes as much of a comeback this year as Dahlias have over recent years, because the simple single flowered types, such as ‘Innocence’ and ‘Cottage Apricot’ would be spectacular within a matrix scheme.
The hardy varieties are so easy to grow in a sunny spot and give such a valuable burst of late summer and autumn colour that would lift any dull- looking border.
Blended borders
For some time now we have been promoting the growing of veg within ornamental borders and I think this could really take off this year.
The choice of ornamental-looking varieties available in seed catalogues is phenomenal and, if managed correctly, visitors to your garden will not even realise that you have veg growing!
Must-have tool
My secret is out. I discovered the Hori Hori a couple of years ago and now it seems so is everyone else.
It is such a well-made, adaptable tool that can be used as a trowel or weeding tool in the garden that and everyone I speak to who have used it absolutely would not now be without it. Enough said!
It is quick to clean and requires minimal maintenance, simply hose it down or spot clean as needed.
A £3 garden decoration from Aldi that turns your outdoor space into a "lush oasis".
And the Aldi outdoor patio furniture, including a rattan effect corner sofa.
Read More on The Sun
A Home Bargains buy adds a touch of glamour to your garden for less than £20.
And you can pick up a budget-friendly gadget from the shop that attracts birds to your garden.
