As the warmer months approach, it is time to get your outdoor area entertainment ready, as the warmer months often bring in afternoon BBQ with friends and family and much more.
So, now’s the perfect time to give your outdoor area, big or small, a rev-up for some much-needed frivolity. Aim to make your areas comfortable and inviting.
An easy place to start is with cushions – preferably UV, water and mould-resistant so you can leave them outside – cosy throws and perhaps a quality outdoor rug.
Next up is lighting, which is key in creating ambience and a feeling of warmth. Whether it be using lanterns or nice lighters, it creates a beautiful focal point.
Another mood setter is also a fire pit. Or bring in gas heaters or a chiminea into the mix to keep your guests toasty. On warmer days, a foldout awning, drop-down blind or a modern umbrella adds impact and keep things comfortable.
For an instant mood lifter, find out which flowers are in season, and fill your vertical garden with colour. Or position it near the barbecue, and grow parsley or other herbs within easy reach.
You can also make your lawns come alive without much effort. Lawns this time of year respond well to a feed. So, some nitrogen-based fertiliser just to green them up, or iron-based fertiliser and a good water
Lastly, don’t forget some background music, which can set the mood – and perhaps help disguise the inevitable social awkwardness resulting from a few too many nights spent with our old friend, Netflix.