If you have some gaps in your borders, there are various ways to fill them. You can plug them with some purchased bedding plants, or perhaps pop a pretty pot, ornament or garden light in the space.
The day before the party is the time to mow the lawn and trim the edges - it is surprising how this treatment lifts the whole of the garden. You might find you need to re-arrange your containers, as often the patio or terrace area will be quite busy and lots of pots may get in the way. You might like to move some to highlight the entrance to the garden, or to decorate a seating area.
If your's is an evening party, give some thought to the lighting. Food and drink areas require clear lighting, so electric garden lights are best. But for less busy areas of the garden, you can use candles, lamps and fairy lights to highlight the gardens best features. Nightlight type candles can be put in glass jam jars and placed in the borders for a soft glow.
In the unpredictable British climate it is always wise to have a contingency plan for wet weather. If you are organising a very grand party then you might already have a marquee in mind. Otherwise, you may need an awning of some sort for your guests to shelter under. The tent like gazebos sold by garden centres and DIY stores are very useful for this purpose, but even a tarpaulin can be rigged up for protection from the rain.
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