How To Enjoy A Warm Outdoor Space During Winter
Staying warm is the primary objective for everyone when the winter months come knocking. And since the cold days are just around the corner, it is prudent to start making plans to battle the chilly weather, and that includes protecting your garden. So what can you do to maintain a yard that looks beautiful and welcoming during the winter months and how can you stay warm when in your garden? Below are some handy tips worth implementing.
Add Heat Lamps
You can station several heat lamps to help regulate the temperatures in your enclosed garden but ensure that they are placed strategically to avoid the light and heat directed towards the plants. The heat and light can cause the leaves to dry. Also, check the amount of heat generated by the lamps to avoid major fluctuations because the plants will have a hard time adapting to the irregular temperatures.
When thinking of getting the garden heat lamps, go for those that you can hang from the ceiling or those that come with a tripod that swivels. Also, consider getting lamps that allow you to get a bit creative with concealing option that help to enhance their design and overall industrial look.
Install A Fire Pit
A fire pit can be a cozy addition to the yard that brings in new aesthetics and functionality especially during the winter days. Since the garden is considered to be beautiful if it has green, healthy plants. Moreover, the new installation can serve as an accent to the area, and the fire will help to warm it up during the cold months.
Options for the fire pit include mobile variations as well as permanent ones made from stone. Other types, such as those that have a tripod cauldron, exude a chicness that brings in a new feel to the garden. But whatever your choice, the primary objective is to get a fire pit what will generate the required heat while blending in with the rest of the items and plant in your yard. For instance, a fixed fire pit made from stones or slate is an excellent choice if you are looking for something that adds a sense of Zen to your garden. Also, consider the dimensions and layout of your yard so that you can pick the ideal spot to install the fire pit. Here are other types of outdoor fireplaces - take a look
Build A Greenhouse Or Conservatory
Erecting a conservatory or greenhouse in preparation for winter is a fantastic way of ensuring you have a warm outdoor area to enjoy when in your garden during the cold months. With the conservatory, you can bring in your potted plants to protect them from the coming chilly weather. The greenhouse can be an excellent option when thinking of ways to save many of the plants you have in the soil. The conservatory can be a permanent installation and the greenhouse a temporary one. With both options, you can regulate the temperature inside the structure to allow the plants to thrive during winter.
With the conservatory, what you have is something that can serve as an extension of the house or can be erected as a separate structure, and most conservatories are primarily meant to be storage spaces instead of areas in which to grow plants. So, the conservatory is ideally space from which to look out to the garden and enjoy the scenery. Give it plenty of windows and remember to winterize them for the winter months to prevent the cold air from finding its way inside, and to maintain the warm indoor conditions in the conservatory.
Heated Decking
If you still wish to enjoy the beauty of your backyard but under the coziness of a warm blanket or wish to entertain your guests in your outdoor spaces, then you may want to consider bring in something extra that adds more flare to your beautiful outdoor layout. A deck is one of the top choices when it comes to bringing in new additions that enhance your garden. It is an excellent option more so when you install a heat subfloor so that you can ensure that you have warm floors when stepping outside onto your decks.
