The top 4 ways to instantly spruce up your outside space including the hack that costs less than a fiver
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WE'RE one week away from the last bank holiday until Christmas.
So we want to make the most of the tail-end of summer.
And while we can't promise the sun will keep shining, we can bring some bank holiday cheer!
We've scoured the shops for the easiest ways to spruce up your backyard.
Because if we're going to celebrate the end of the summer holidays by hosting a garden party, we're going to make sure our outside space is on point.
Some of these tricks will cost you less than a fiver, plus you'll even be able to use them come Christmas Day, too...
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GO POTTY
Use potted plants to separate your cooking and socialising areas, then try drawing on your own unique designs with .
They are waterproof and work on wood, terracotta and even stone.
Plus, they start from just £4.99, so the kids can even have a go.
PLANT UP
Got space for some more plant babies? Consider
"Acers are on-trend and are great in pots with their delicate foliage and bright colours. A potted hydrangea will also give an instant blast of colour,” he explains.
GLOW FOR IT
That saying your nan had - "you get what you pay for" - often rings true when it comes to lighting.
And as Rockett St George co-founder Jane Rockett tells us: "You don't want your lights dying mid-party!"
To help fool your guests into thinking they are real, add some newspaper into the decorative pot, then cover with soil or pebbles.
While we're on the subject of faking it, although we adore real candles, this gorgeous definitely deserves a space at your table.
It's an ornament, too!
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And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed.