Terri Ramsey Beavers While you may be seeing loads of articles right now about the isolation and the fact you can Spring clean, have you ever considered updating the garden? You can’t go for long walks on the beach, but if you are fortunate enough to have a beautiful outdoor space, you get to spend time in it!
The best thing that you can do with your time when the weather is beautiful is to turn your back garden into an exciting outdoor project. You could start with the essential jobs, such as clearing out the garage and cleaning the gutters, but the more fun jobs are right there for the taking. If you are currently looking for ways to spruce up the garden, we’ve got all the suggestions you need!
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Add An Outdoor Kitchen
An outdoor cooking space? Well, that takes some planning. Right now, you could clean out the barbecue and get it all lined up and ready for the next cookout you can have. An outdoor kitchen space is important for your family to enjoy eating outdoors, and it takes some planning! You may not be able to build it right now, but you can get it planned and ready for when you get to the hardware stores.
String Some Fairy Lights
Solar lighting is the most energy-efficient way to get some lighting into your garden. String fairy lights are simply pretty, and they can make the outdoors a magical place to be when the sun is going down! The multicolored bulbs are perfect to light up the space without adding dollar signs to your electricity bill. You can get creative here, too, as they don’t have to be fairy lights you buy!
Plan A Fire Pit
Fixing in a fire pit to the garden may look like a big job, but just think about those roasted marshmallows! Camping out is going to be so much fun, and a fire pit isn’t as hard to build in as an outdoor kitchen. All you need is those spare bricks that you were planning to sell and a grill, and you’re good to go!
Plan Your Lawn
If you haven’t had time to plant grass seed, think about artificial grass being bought and rolled onto the garden soil. The best thing about artificial grass is the fact that it’s a low maintenance option for your back yard. All you need to do is brush it down with a stiff, outdoor brush occasionally, and you’re good to go!
Jet Wash The Deck
Your outdoor wood decking needs to be cleaned down properly, and the best way to do it is with a jet wash. Pressure washers are the fastest way to get rid of seasonal dirt and grime, and you can dry it down in the sunshine!
You deserve the perfect outdoor space. If you can’t enjoy the sunshine as you used to do, the best thing you can do is create a space that’s right for you and your family. Design it now ready to build this summer.