Bring some wintry plants onto the patio to spruce things up
Now that the weather is chilly, it’s time to bring the winter fun out onto the patio. That’s right; just because it’s cold doesn’t mean we have to bring everything inside and hibernate. Yes, winterizing your patio can take some time, but here are 6 of the things to put on the to-do list in the colder months:
- Take down your awnings, clean them and store in a dry place
- Remove patio umbrellas and bring them to the dry cleaners or wash yourself, then store in a dry area
- Cover or store the grill unless you would like to use it while it’s cold out, and familiarize yourself with the original instructions and warranty when you want to grill outside
- Prepare a portable fire pit. Gather logs together and store them in a dry spot until you need to warm up by the fire. Stock up on supplies to make s’mores, too!
- Swap screen doors for storm doors and replace the welcome mat with something more durable, adding another mat inside to wipe your wet and snowy shoes
- Decorate with cold weather-proof pots and window boxes for winter greens, statues and evergreen trees.
As you can see, not every one of these tips are fun, but they’re pretty necessary when it comes to winterizing your patio. Make it more fun by gathering friends together to help or listening to music while you work. For more tips, Phase One Landscapes, Inc. is a great resource. Click the link here to go to the website.
Photo credit: Rowdy Rider
