Hot tubs: summer garden landscaping ideas
Have you heard the familiar hum of lawnmowers in your neighbourhood yet? Perhaps you’ve seen the potted plants for sale outside your local shops and supermarkets? The countdown to summer is on, and now is the time to start tidying up your outdoor space ready for the warm months ahead. If you have a hot tub or you’re considering buying one, then read on for landscaping ideas and tips to transform your garden.
Landscaping trends for gardens in 2022
This year’s garden trends are all about creating a harmonious space where you can interact with nature to improve your overall wellbeing (you might see it referred to as biophilia).
According to the experts, the therapeutic value of fragrant plants is just one of the many benefits of surrounding yourself with nature – something you can take advantage of in your own backyard.
There will also be a strong focus on sustainability and carbon-neutral gardening in 2022, so expect to see lots of natural materials and up-cycled furniture.
Gazebos and vertical planting (think bamboo and vines) will be popular among those with hot tubs again, as they strive for more privacy and shelter from the unpredictable UK weather.
Top five landscaping tips for hot tubs
The question is how do you create a natural-looking space for your hot tub that fits with the tone of your garden? Simply setting it down in the middle of your patio, probably wasn’t what you had in mind when you imagined owning a hot tub.
- Create some privacy
One of the best ways to fit your hot tub seamlessly into your garden is to create a hideaway for it. You can do this with a man-made structure or vertical plants, like bamboo, that enclose three sides of your hot tub for privacy.
Hot tub gazebos are perhaps the easiest way to do this and they double-up as a weather-proof shelter, whether you need protection from the sun or rain.
- Use fragrant plants
We’ve mentioned already that fragrant plants have a therapeutic effect and having them nearby can only enhance the benefits of soaking in your hot tub. Just some of the flowers that are known for their characteristic scent, include:
- jasmine
- lilac
- hyacinth
- lily
- rose
Whether you choose to have them hanging above you or climbing a nearby wall, check to make sure that your flowers don’t attract the wrong type of wildlife. Lavender, for example, is better planted away from your hot tub because it attracts bees.
If you aren’t green-fingered but you still want to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy, then why not consider adding an elixir to your hot tub. In our hot tub accessories section, you’ll find a range of scented spa crystals and fragranced elixirs.
- Add in extra lighting
Garden lighting has sky rocketed in popularity over the last five years. It’s a great way of creating an atmosphere whether you’re using your garden for entertaining or relaxing. It’s also practical because let’s not forget that most hot tubs can be used all year-round, and in the autumn/winter, you will need this extra light to see at night.
When it comes to lighting, you have a range of options, from permanent fixtures in your hot tub or gazebo, to cost-effective hot tub accessories that float in the water.
- Put your safety first
Safety products may not be the most exciting thing on your landscaping wish list but they are essential. Wet feet and hands combined with slippery surfaces like tile, put you at risk of an accident, so consider how you can mitigate this with clever landscaping.
We also recommend investing in a handrail and steps to help you get in and out of your tub safely (you can find these in our hot tub accessories section).
- Consider neutral colours
If you want your hot tub to blend in with its surroundings, then consider opting for a neutral colour. Most patio hot tubs have a composite wood surround for a natural-looking finish, or if you’d prefer a Softub, you can pick the colour of the material:
- taupe
- mocca
- almond
- off–white
- camel
If neutral doesn’t fit with your theme (or your personality) and you want something bold, then you can also choose to have your Softub made in Caribbean green or metallic blue.
Hot tub finance for your dream garden
If you’re desperate to renovate your garden in time for the warm summer months, but you don’t have the cash right now, then consider hot tub finance.
We’ve partnered with ideal4Finance, an FCA-approved credit broker, to help you find the best deal on a loan to suit your circumstances. If you’re over 18 and you like in the UK, you’re eligible to apply. It’s quick and easy, and you may get a decision straight away.
Apply for finance with ideal4Finace online or call them directly on 020 3617 4647.
We recommend that you visit our hot tubs Yorkshire showroom before you apply – there’s no better way to choose your hot tub than to see what’s on offer first-hand.
Our showroom in York has over 150 square metres of hot tub inspiration. There are more than 50 hot tubs on display with demonstrations running all the time, and you’ll even find our hot tub gazebos erected in the showroom for you to explore.
Hot tub landscaping – the key takeaway
The therapeutic effects of using a hot tub can only be further enhanced by its surroundings, and for most people, that’s your back garden. Interacting with nature has its own benefits, and when you combine it with your hot tub you can enjoy both.
Fragrant plants, natural materials, muted colours, and atmospheric lighting all help to tie in your hot tub with its environment. Creating a private hideaway where you can relax or entertain friends will continue to be the theme for this year’s landscaped gardens.
For help choosing a hot tub or a garden building, visit us or call our friendly team.
