The Wickes Garden Report Is In - Times Are Changing In The Sheds And Beds Of Brita in 🪴

Blooming with insights and inspiration The Wickes Garden Report confirms that we all love a little alfresco living.
“Our gardens, patios and balconies have a special place in our hearts,” says Wickes Head of Marketing, Shelley Allison. “These days, they’re an extension of our homes, a space to escape and a place to entertain. Even those who aren’t green-fingered can make their garden shine by investing in key features to create a welcoming and relaxing outdoor space.”

We’re moving the inside out. The report showed that Brits are taking years of interiors inspo and using it to create gardens to live in. Fire pits, cocktail bars, mood lighting - outdoor living has never felt so boujee. In 2025, we care as much about creating a great impression beyond the back door as we do inside our homes. We’ve begun to think of our outdoor space in a new way, as the fifth room in our homes. After the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living space, this is where we want to spend our time.
“The blurring between inside and out began beneath our feet. The trend for seamless flooring from the kitchen out to the garden brought the possibilities of indoor and outdoor styling together. But now the trend for ‘outdoor interiors’ has been taken to a whole new level.” Says Shelley.

We are now designers as much as we are gardeners. And it’s never been easier to nail that indoor/outdoor look with stylish decking, raised beds and pergolas. You can create an outdoor room in the same way we would inside our home. Rugs, cushions, furniture and one-off features help create stunning entertaining spaces. Heating and lighting also have a part to play. And with the UK’s temperamental weather, that is even more important - an inexpensive patio heater can be a garden gamechanger.

No matter how big or small your outdoor space is, thanks to Wickes, you can create something beautiful. Which is lucky, because many of us don’t have much room, especially if you live in a city. The report found that people have big dreams for their small spaces, and with a little creativity they can make the most of every square inch. Here’s the clincher: The smaller your space, the more impact your budget can make.
You see, bigger isn’t always better, and that goes for budget too. You don’t have to fork out a fortune to make an impact. All you need are a few clever tricks.

A cleverly placed outdoor mirror can make your small space look twice as big. You can be smart with saving water. Install a decorative water butt with a built-in plant pot to add another planting space and use the tap less to lower bills. Modern trellis panels and shelves are perfect for trailing plants, with hanging baskets, hooked lanterns and dangling bird feeders drawing the eye upwards, giving the illusion of more space. Think multifunctional and be smart with storage. If you have room for a shed, add a flip-down outdoor shelf that doubles as a table or sit pretty on a storage bench which has space to store built-in underneath. And if you haven’t got enough space for plant-packed borders, use clustered pots instead. Sow tomato plants in containers for a cheery summer crop.

However you want your garden to look, Wickes has got you covered. After all, it is their mission to help the nation feel house proud – and that service extends into your outside space.