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The mercury might’ve dropped, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your outdoor spaces over the colder months. Whether you’re keen to create an appealing winter garden for potential buyers, or simply want a warm, welcoming and usable spot for entertaining, here are some top tips to inspire you.
Keep Warm
While it’s not rare to get warm sunny days throughout the colder months, they don’t happen all the time, so prepare your outdoor spaces to be winter-friendly all season long. You can make your family and guests extra comfortable with a stylish fire pit, a gas patio heater, or an electric heater mounted to your exterior wall or alfresco ceiling. A heat source, especially a fire pit, can quickly become a feature of your garden, and the spot where everyone gathers round with a hot drink or to toast marshmallows.
Photography by Vimal Natarajan
Photography by Kelly Sikkema
Light It Up
Your outdoor area can be transformed from cold and uninviting to warm and snug in an instant with the addition of the right lighting, especially when the winter sun goes down early. The key to this is to use warm bulbs across all of your light sources, including fairy and festoon lights, lanterns and solarpowered lights. Using candles outdoors is also another surefire way to evoke a warm, calm and relaxing ambience.
Photography by Cory OConnell
Photography by Ivanka Krocha
Furnishings
On a chilly winter’s day or night, elevate your outdoor area with soft furnishings and appropriate furniture. A setting with plush seating is an absolute must, so opt for thick cushions paired with woolly blankets and knitted throws. Add textured pillows made of heat-trapping fabrics, and cover cold flooring with a thick weather-proof rug to ward off the chill.
Photography by Randy Fath
Photography by Melody Zimmerman
Landscaping
If you want to transform your outdoor space this winter, then some well-considered landscaping and styling will do the trick. Depending on your budget, you could add a new deck, garden path or pavers, maybe some textured pots, or even a water feature. Adding plants and flowers to your garden will also elevate your outdoor space – there is a range of perennials and hardy evergreen blooms and trees that can withstand the harshest of temperatures. A well-kept lawn can also make a difference to the appearance of your outdoor space.
Photography by Ellienore Bradley
The best way to care for your lawn during the cooler months is to allow it to remain dormant, reducing maintenance to prevent unnecessary stress. Avoid applying fertilizers or overseeding during winter, as the grass naturally slows growth and enters dormancy. If your lawn is in poor condition, consider waiting until spring to lay new turf, since winter is not an ideal time for planting due to the dormancy period and limited growth.
Photography by James Coleman
Photography by Naoki Suzuki
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