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Turn Your Outside Area into a Safe Retreat in 7 Steps

Family Life

15 Dec

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Winter won’t leave us anytime soon, and among lockdowns, social distancing measures, and travel restrictions, our homes have become the safest of places. While your home is ready for the winter months, there is an aspect you might not have taken into consideration as much: your garden. 

For many of us, our outside areas are the only chance to breathe in some fresh air and enjoy some sunshine. Since the consequences of the current pandemic are not bound to leave us soon, investing in your garden now can give you a chance to always have a great space for you and your family. Read how below. 

Invest in Professional Landscaping

Sometimes, it can be challenging to plan for your outside area if you have not been caring for it for a while. At first, it can feel overwhelming and discouraging. However, even the smallest garden has great potential to become a valuable place for your whole family.

Investing in full-service lawn care service can help you discover this potential. Professional landscapers can help you design the garden of your dreams and work towards those tasks that might seem overwhelming to you right now. Then, once the garden is in shape, you’ll just need to give it basic maintenance. 

Take Up Gardening

Getting your garden ready for winter requires much planning in advance. However, the benefits of this choice are endless! You can expect new flowers to bloom in spring and healthy soil for any of your upcoming gardening projects. 

However, taking up gardening is also an amazing decision if you wish to spend some more time outdoors. The advantages of cultivating this hobby are many. Gardening can help you relieve stress and anxiety, fight diseases, and get all the vitamin D you need for a healthy life. While the winter weather might have been putting you off, there is nothing better than starting to plan for spring!

Rethink the Use of Your Patio

Your patio is a valuable space both in the summer and winter months. Indeed, it is relatively sheltered from the elements and can be easily turned into an additional living space for your apartment. While you might have been using it as an extra storage space, you can now design a comfortable area where to hang out with your friends. 

Add Heating

Any outside area becomes unlivable without proper heating, especially during the cold season. However, this might represent the only space for you and your family to hang out outdoors this winter. You can easily work towards a more comfortable space by adding outdoor heaters and some blankets. 

Don’t Hold Back on Lighting.

The lighting in your outdoor area can easily make or break the atmosphere. And, of course, without proper lighting, you won’t be able to enjoy this space after dusk. So, investing in a weather-proof set of lighting can be the ideal solution to start living on your patio or veranda. 

Today, you can find an endless range of patio lighting systems and fixtures, which allow you to create the atmosphere and design you have always dreamt of. Just make sure they suit the use you are making of your outside area!

Create a Cozy Nook for Your Guests

Meeting your guests outdoors can be a safer way to maintain those relationships that matter the most to you. Indeed, in these times of social distancing measures and travel restrictions, it has been hard to meet our loved ones. In summer, it would have been easier to meet outdoors, but now it is not crucial to find a way to make these meetings both safe and enjoyable. 

Creating a space in your patio can be an excellent idea to enjoy a coffee together or a drink in the evening. You can do so by reserving a space on your patio or veranda. Make sure this area is livable all year round by adding heating and ensuring that it is sheltered from the elements. Then, you can complete this nook by adding outdoor furniture, blankets, pillow, and throws. 

Consider Building a Small Conservatory

If your home is complete with a garden or patio, it is a pity not to use it during the winter months. However, without proper planning, it can be difficult to enjoy these spaces during cold weather. Building a small conservatory is a brilliant solution if you wish to benefit from the sunshine without feeling the cold. 

Conservatories don’t have to be particularly expensive, and they can fit the size of your garden. An added benefit to this choice is that you can increase your current home’s living space without major changes or renovations!

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Tonya grew up in Western Michigan, but now live with her husband and two teenagers in Central Florida.
She has always loved traveling and possibly loves the planning of travel even more. She gets excited about making out calendars and researching what to do and see.

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