Garden Upgrades That Will Allow You To Use Your Space Year-Round

Owning a garden is a luxury. Not everyone can spend time outside, soaking up the fresh air and planting flowers in their own space. If you can, we bet you dream about using your garden year-round. When the sunshine appears, if you rush into your garden and only spend time outside when the weather is nice, you need to know how to make your garden usable year-round. 
Today, we will reveal a list of garden upgrade considerations for you to think about that will help you use your space year-round.

Invest in your materials

When renovating your garden and adding new features, you will want to invest in your materials. For instance, you might need new decking to make the space more appealing and usable year-round. 

Investing in a real wood durable decking is the answer. You will spend much more of your time and money when investing in a cheap decking. If you buy cheap, you will buy twice (that’s a motto to live by). A high-quality decking will provide you with years and years of use and be low maintenance to maintain. 

Seeing as decking stays outside year-round, it can be common to see mold and damage. However, a durable decking won’t allow this problem. You can enjoy your decking for years without needing to maintain it. Instead, you can watch it become a staple in your garden that provides you with an outdoor living space that you can use year-round.

Create a covered outdoor living space

Those with space in their garden to sit and relax should consider turning the outdoor space into an outdoor-indoor space. What does this mean?

Well, if you can afford to use your space for outdoor lounging when it’s sunny, why not transform it into a sheltered space that you can use anytime? Whether its rainy, windy, or sunny outside, you can use the space for outdoor relaxation while staying covered, warm, and dry. 

You might get away with just a top shelter, which will help keep you dry. Or, you can add sides to ensure warmth and safety throughout the year and seasons. It will upgrade the look of your garden while making it a space you can use in any weather. 

Install a heater

Nobody wants to sit outside and feel cold during the winter. Installing a heater can help you use the outside space and stay warm in any weather. 

You could consider installing an outside heater on your patio or adding a safe one to your new sheltered seating area. It will help you stay warm and feel inviting during any season.

Select year-round furniture 

If you choose to keep your seating area in an uncovered space (or a space with just a roof), you will require year-round furniture. This will help it remain damage-free and usable whenever you want to spend time outside. 

Selecting outdoor furniture that is suitable for year-round use is essential. Choose elements like resin wicker, teak, or aluminum intended to withstand all types of weather. Your furniture will endure rain, snow, and sun thanks to these materials’ strength and moisture resistance. The textiles used to make cushions and upholstery should be weather-resistant. Plus, keep a supply of blankets and throws close by throughout the winter for increased warmth.

Add lighting 

An effective lighting system can significantly improve your garden’s year-round usability. Install a combination of accent and ambient lighting to create a cozy and welcoming ambiance. A subtle glow can be added to paths and seating areas using string lights, lanterns, and LED garden lights. 

Stronger, more focused lighting surrounding your patio or deck can help generate a feeling of warmth and safety during the gloomier winter months. Energy-efficient solar lights are a possibility, but during the winter’s shorter days, be sure they get enough sunlight.

Use year-round landscaping and plants

Include evergreen plants in your garden to keep it colorful and welcoming throughout the year. Even in the dead of winter, evergreen trees, shrubs, and perennials add structure and color. 

When most other plants are dormant, try planting winter-blooming flowers like camellias, hellebores, and snowdrops. These can offer a pop of color. Because of their eye-catching patterns and hardiness, ornamental grasses can also provide year-round visual interest. Installing cold frames or raised garden beds will also enable you to cultivate herbs and vegetables even in the winter. Making the right choices with your landscaping can make a huge difference in the appearance and appeal of your garden year-round.