The garden can be a great space, but it is also one of the most underused features of the home. Most homeowners simply neglect their backyard during the harsh winter months and then use it as a space for relaxing when the weather permits during spring and summer.

While there is nothing wrong with this and it is hard to beat relaxing in the garden on a hot summer’s day with a good book, there is much more that you could be doing with this space.

Different generations have varying preferences for their outdoor space, with younger families valuing lawn space (and perhaps a summerhouse or built-in barbecue) and older generations often opting for low maintenance patios and decking.

Getting more from your garden

There are many options if you want to create a multi-functional garden. It is always a good idea to have a social area with tables and chairs so that you can socialise and relax. This can be achieved by laying your own patio or decking and then investing in high-quality outdoor furniture.  

If you have kids then having an area where they can run around and play is nice especially if you are able to watch from the decking area. It can also be used for hobbies whether this is playing a particular sport, yoga, meditation etc.

Grow your own vegetables

Perhaps the best way to make your garden multi-functional is to grow your own vegetables. This can be a highly rewarding pastime which can allow you to eat a healthier diet and also save on your grocery bill. It can be relatively easy to grow your own vegetables provided that you have the space and you are able to protect the crops with tunnels from places like Premier Polytunnels. Growing your own vegetables can also be a healthy hobby because it gets you outside and moving each day too.

Creating a multi-functional space

So, how can you make your garden a multi-functional space? There are many different ways to do this but the key is to make sure that it is a space which can be used throughout the year. This means having multipurpose outdoor furniture and making the space protected from the elements during the harsher months - gazebos can be a good solution to this problem.

The garden is a fantastic space and it can be somewhere of much greater use than simply somewhere to relax on a warm summer’s day. Transforming your backyard into a multi-functional space can help you to make more out of your garden and there are many different ways that you can do this. It can require some time and effort improving the space but it could have a big impact on your entire life and help you to take great pride in your home.