Fall is a wonderful time to appreciate the great outdoors. You don’t have to venture far to have a lot of fun this season. Now is the time to spruce up your backyard and turn it into a welcoming and inviting place even when the temperatures drop.
Bring in a Fire Pit
Fire pits are the place to be when it gets cold. Install a fire pit in one corner of your yard. Many fire pits are not only functional. They’re also beautiful. Look for one that has elegant details. Bronze is a common material that works well against any lawn color. Place a few chairs around the fire pit. Add tools that let you keep the fire going and allow you to roast marshmallows and you’re all set.
Fall Veggie Garden
Autumn means a chance to enjoy a harvest of the foods you’ve personally planted. This is the time to enjoy all sorts of terrific fall produce such as fall squash, tomatoes and corn. It’s also a time to make plans for your backyard for the future. Set aside a corner of your property to plant apple trees. They’ll come to life next year and offer bushels of delicious, fresh apples right from the tree. Plan a garden full of flower bulbs now that will bloom once spring comes.
Go For a Backyard Kitchen
The backyard is the ideal place to add a second kitchen. A kitchen doesn’t have to be elaborate to work. You can use a few basics such as an oven and a place to boil water and you’re all set. Create a place where everyone in the family can enjoy dining out together in the crisp fall air. If you want to bring in a touch of luxury, aim for high end finishes that are capable of standing up to all kinds of outdoor conditions. You can also bring in other items such as a pizza oven and a microwave for even more fun.
Night Lighting
As fall shows up, the nights begin to get longer. Make it easier to enjoy the evening with lots of lighting options. Install overhead lighting across your patio and deck. Small solar lights can be placed next to the walkway to the rest of your yard. Low tech options are another easy thing to bring out. Scatter pretty candles across all your outdoor surfaces for a romantic look.
Outdoor Heaters
Outdoor heaters bridge the gap between your indoor and outdoor spaces. Set one up a corner near where you usually gather during the fall. Today’s heaters are easy to use. They’re also unobtrusive and quiet. You can keep one on hand or make use of multiple heaters if you have a particularly large patio space. These are convenient items that are easy to maintain all year long.
Protected Spaces
When fall shows up, it’s time to think about how to create spaces that are protected from the elements. Look around your yard. You can opt to install a gazebo that allows you room to relax with friends on fall evenings. There are lots of other ways to protect parts of your yard from the wind and rain. You can put up a retractable awning that can be opened and then closed as needed. A more permanent structure can also be installed on your patio. A metal overhang is a good way to bring in something that’s durable and offers all the shade you need. It’s also one way to add lots of attractive details to any yard.
The Right Seating
Seating is an important aspect of enjoying fall in every way. Fall offers a chance to put in comfortable seating that can let you and everyone in your family stretch out. Think about the kind of materials you want to have on hand when you’re outside. You can use a combination of materials. Cast iron is going to weather and kind of conditions including early season snow and ice. Look for cushions that are deep enough to sink into. You can find cushions from materials that will remain in really good condition all season long.