5 Landscaping Tips For Outdoor Entertainment
Although summer is winding down, the weather is still optimal for BBQ get-togethers. The holiday season is also coming up and outdoor entertaining is proving safer than indoor gatherings right now with the pandemics uncertainties.
To help you prepare for your upcoming outdoor entertainment plans, here are 5 tips you won’t want to miss.
1. Give Your Lawn and Trees a Facelift
Turn your garden and outdoor landscape into a focal point when entertaining by having it clean and in order. This way, you offer guests a nice view and potential space for yard games. Ways to give your landscape a facelift include:
Remove weeds and dead flowers
Mow the lawn or trim grass
Turn the soil, so it looks fresh
Trim the trees
2. Add Potted Plants
Potted plants are a great way to add color and create ambiance for your outdoor space. By putting them in pots, you also have the flexibility to move them around for your different entertaining set-ups.
Consider planting fragrant flowers that double-up as a natural aromatic instead of using perfumed sprays or scented candles. Fragrant plants that thrive in San Diego climates include:
Gardenia
Rose
Lilac
Lavender
3. Set Up Lighting Options
If you plan to let your festivities continue into the evening, outdoor lighting is crucial. There are many options on what type of lights to use and where to place them. You can use electric lighting, LED lanterns, or solar lights.
Have your lighting placed in the ground around your garden or hanging from your patio or fences. If you already have outdoor lighting set up, make sure to check the bulbs are still working!
4. Define The Space
There are a few things you can do to define the space of your outdoor landscape, so it looks more inviting for entertaining. Besides having tables and chairs set out, consider also:
Placing up wooden frames to create intimate spaces sectioned off
Using rugs for room-like settings
Lining potted plans to create a plant wall
Larger scale projects to add tiled spaces or raised planter beds
5. Install Unique Features
Add some wow factors to your outdoor landscape with unique features that will impress your guests. These features can add to the overall ambiance, double-up for practical uses, or be amazing conversation starters. Some ideas include:
Low-key fire pits surrounded by a ring of stones
Beautiful bird baths
Small rock waterfalls
A wall of climbing plants
We hope these ideas help inspire you as you liven up your upcoming entertainment plans. If you want help designing and installing the outdoor space of your dreams, contact us today to get a free estimate.
