No matter how big or small your garden is, everyone should feel the satisfaction and excitement of spending time outdoors, growing plants and making the most of the warm weather. In the summer, we often spend much more time outside, so adding a few simple things to your outdoor space can make the warmer months that little bit better.
You can look to add things such as wildflowers, outdoor lighting, artificial grass, a pizza oven or an outdoor bar. Whether you live in a quaint cottage, a semi-detached home or an apartment in Edinburgh City Centre, there are ways to utilise your outdoor space, find out more.
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Summery Outdoor Lighting
With spending more time outdoors during the warmer summer months, even after the sun has gone down, lighting up the garden is a magical way to take advantage of the warmer nights. From fairy lights, to solar lanterns and lamps, there are so many ways to brighten up your space throughout the evening.
Make the most of the summer and transform your garden into an illuminating space for watching both the shining stars and blue skies. Do you have a path from your house to your seating area? Why not place spotlights along either side of the path to create a warm glow and make it easier to see when walking about.
Whether you have lots of space or only a little, summer outdoor lighting is bound to brighten up any setting and add a twinkle to your evening.
Artificial Grass
If you love the thought of luscious green grass covering your garden, but don’t have the time for mowing it, or the upkeep, then artificial grass may be the one for you. Make your neighbours green with envy, with realistic and low maintenance lawns.
Instead of spending hours mowing your lawn, simply give your artificial grass a good brush every now and then and spend your time relaxing and having fun outdoors. Do you have kids or pets who love to play in the dirt, often traipsing in mud or getting grass stains on them? With artificial turf, this won’t happen. The surfaces are also often more child and pet friendly due their antibacterial properties and less need for harsh fertilisers.
Wildflowers
Create a beautiful and picturesque landscape with very little maintenance. Often flowers and plants need a lot of upkeep, however with wildflowers, they are simply that, ‘wild’ so they can be left to their own devices. Scatter packets of wildflower seeds in a contained area, whether that be blocked off by feature stones or sleepers, to keep the flowers under control.
Then watch as an array of pretty flowers bloom and attract wildlife, such as butterflies and bees to help maintain a healthy ecosystem.
Pizza Oven
Are you a foodie? No summer is complete without a slice of pizza or two in the sun. With your own pizza oven, you can have endless slices of fresh pizza with whatever toppings you like. Sun and pizza, what a perfect combination for a summer garden party.
The flavoursome centre with a crispy crust and what’s even better is the pizzas only take around 60 seconds to cook, so there will be no hungry family members or guests this summer. Many pizza ovens are lightweight, so you can easily move them around the garden or even indoors if you want your home to be filled with the lovely aroma of pizzas cooking.
For those with a slightly bigger budget, why not create a more permanent feature with a more traditional looking wood burning oven made of brick? This will be a stunning and practical pizza solution for your garden, come rain or shine.
Outdoor Bar
We all know that as soon as the sun comes out, a drink seems a little more appealing. So having a makeshift bar at home is the perfect way to enjoy a drink in the sun in the comfort of your own home. Whether it be a cocktail, mocktail, ice cold beer or glass of wine, an outdoor bar takes luxury to the next level.
Why walk to a pub in the heat, when you can enjoy the simplicity of a cooling drink from your own bar? You can invite friends and family over and spend afternoons lazing in the sun, then dance the night away.
Final Thought
Some say summer is the best time of the year, it’s full of friends and family, laughs, sunshine and adventure. Spending as much time outside as possible will ensure you make the most of this wonderful season.
You don’t even have to leave the comfort of your own home to reap the benefits; by simply adding a few additions to your garden, you are bound to have a summer of fun. Whether you love being outdoors in the peak of the heat or you prefer the slightly cooler evenings, a few extras in your outdoor space can make a big difference.
