Do you have a garden that you will soon be using for a garden party? Are you unsure how you can make it more welcoming to your guests? Each garden and garden owner is unique; to make the space welcoming, you don’t have to change much. Just add a few features, such as those listed here, and your friends and family won’t want to leave.
Heat It
Why would you want to heat your garden space? To help keep you and your guests warm as the sun goes down on a summer’s evening.
There are a few ways to heat your patio, from wood-burning stoves to candles, outdoor heaters, and even propane heaters. For propane heaters, make sure you source it from reputable propane delivery companies, who will be able to offer you propane at different strengths, which will equate to different heat output, and will keep the space appealing.
Add Comfortable Seating
Speaking of friends and family, you will want to make sure you have adequate, comfortable seating for them. Even on warm summer days, you will want to ensure that they can lean back and relax. If you can, try to get rattan garden furniture, which is safe to keep all year round outdoors, but add throw pillows and blankets to make the space more comfortable. Come winter, make sure the throw pillows are somewhere safe and dry and that the furniture is covered, to keep it in good condition.
Water Features
The sound of running water makes every space calmer and more welcoming. Of course, you don’t have to opt for an entire fountain for your garden to be calmer for guests. Even a solar-powered water feature near the seating area can add some zen to the area and help you unwind after a long day at work. Try to make sure that you keep the water in the filter clear, or you may end up with some bad smells, so try to change it weekly.
Mood Lighting
A dark garden is far from inviting, and if you are planning to host barbecues or garden parties, it is a recipe for accidents and falls occurring.
Mood lighting doesn’t mean you have to light the entire space with a bright, security light. More than you can space the lighting through the garden, to make every part accessible to you and your guests when the sun goes down. The standard option for many is fairy lights, but there are now solar-powered stake lights and outdoor sconces, which can be placed on fences and to line walkways to add lighting as the evening draws on.
Keep it Mowed
Last but not least, try to keep the green spaces mowed. Long grass can be hazardous for older people and small children due to tripping, so try to keep it short. If you are dedicating part of your garden to wildlife, try to fence it off if you can, to prevent access and accidents.
Remember, your garden is your space, and while aiming to make it appealing to friends and family, try to keep your personality woven into it.
