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How to get colour in your garden

Front of house porch with colourful front garden bed

Overview

Green isn’t the only colour that can appear in your garden. Splashes of bright reds, sunshine yellows, pastel pinks and soft whites can add interest and sparkle to any outdoor space. We’ve collated some of our favourite ways to introduce colour into your garden.

Steps

1

Use colourful cacti

Cacti come in all shapes, sizes and hues, and they’re a great way to infuse your garden with colour. Best of all, they are hardwearing and low-maintenance, perfect for no-fuss gardens.

Colourful cactuses in garden

2

Plant contrasting foliage

Different shades of green create a beautiful and soft aesthetic, and the sheer diversity of plants means it’s easy to layer your greens to cultivate a verdant garden. Instead of repeating the same plant over and over again, opt for plants that have slightly different leaf tones, creating a unique palette while maintaining continuity.

Different shades of green plants

3

Choose flowering plants

Add pops of colour to your garden beds with the addition of plants like the Cordyline banksii. This striking plant has hot pink and purple-striped leaves, it can tolerate frost and full sun, and it is low-maintenance. Planting bulbs is another way to go, ensuring you have a longer season of colour and a wide variety of hues for most of the year.

Yellow shrub in the garden bed

4

Use rocks and toppings

Rocks and toppings are a great way to add contrast and an earthy feel to your garden. Adding toppings to your flower beds will give the space a decorative and textured look and feel.

Rocks behind cactus and shrub

5

Use paint for instant colour

Set the tone for your home by painting your front door an invitingly bright colour. There are endless options to choose from, like ocean blue or a pretty peach.

Continue spreading colour throughout your garden by painting the exterior of your home a fresh, bold colour, or taking a brush to your front fence or borders for a touch-up.

Green Bunnings hammer
Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment and follow the product’s instructions.
Bright pink painted benchtop area to sit with matching cushions

6

Accessorise

Use accessories to give your space that ‘wow’ factor. Try a hanging bird box, candles or fairy lights.

Hanging birdbox from tree in yellow colour

7

Sit back and enjoy

Now sit back and enjoy your fresh and vibrant garden!

Front of house with a fresh and vibrant garden

8

Ready to inject some colour into your garden?

Explore our range of paints, lights and plants.
Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.