Let the Sunshine in: Revamping Your Back Yard this Spring
Friday, April 07, 2017
As the weather starts to get better, we’re all thinking more and
more about how much we’d like to be outside so that we can appreciate the
beautiful sunshine and, if we’re lucky, our own outdoor spaces. Even if you don’t have much space outside,
there are still things you can do to make sure that you and your family enjoy it
this spring...
Add An Entertaining Space
First of all, it’s time to add a space that you can enjoy with
guests this summer. Inviting friends, families and loved ones over for barbecues
and a couple of beers as the sun goes down is one of the most joyful things that
you can do all summer - you can sit back, watch your kids play in the sprinkler,
and eat a great burger in the knowledge that life will never be much better than
this. Make sure that you have a small terrace so that you can put out a table
and chairs where people can comfortably eat, along with a grill where you can make
some food. It’s also a good idea to make sure that you have an umbrella where
older people and younger children can relax in the shade.
Consider A Water Feature
Why not consider a water feature in your back yard? If you have
kids it’s important to make sure that it’s carefully fenced off so they can’t
get to it and potentially trip over into it, but if you don’t have to be too
vigilant then it’s the perfect way to add some peace and beauty to your back
yard. Not only is the sound of water rippling gentle and relaxing, but water
will also attract some beautiful wildlife like birds to your back
garden - and some less beautiful wildlife like frogs and newts! If you have a
pond, make sure that you keep it in good condition using a filter like an Oase
filtoclear, and if you have a bird bath, keep topping it up all summer.
Plant Fruits And Vegetables
Finally, even if you’ve never done it before, now is the time to
start planting some fruits and vegetables. Even if you’ve never kept a plant
alive in your life, why not try to start now? There’s very little in life that’s
more satisfying than eating an apple off your very own tree, or biting into a
sweet, juicy tomato that you grew yourself. Providing for yourself and your
family feels fantastic - and it’s also an incredibly relaxing hobby. Pick out
some easier fruits and vegetables like the afore mentioned apples and tomatoes
to start with, along with some strawberry plants and perhaps even some
raspberries. You could also go for some string beans - if you grow a lot of them
you can freeze them and use them to cook with through the winter. Finally, why
not consider growing an herb garden? Go with about three to start with, like
lavender, chives and rosemary, and start building up your repertoire so you
don’t have to buy any more half wilted bags of basil from the store any
more.
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