In the summer, when the sun is shining and the birds are singing, you probably get a lot of use out of your garden. But once the winter sets in and the weather turns, your outside space tends to be forgotten for a while--which is a shame because there are still several ways to use your garden in winter.
Here are easy ideas to help you get the most out of your garden during the winter.
Here are easy ideas to help you get the most out of your garden during the winter.
4 Ways To Get More Use Out Of Your Garden This Winter
Install Heaters
If you have a deck or patio, then a wise investment would be to purchase a couple / few patio heaters. Most patio heaters use propane and put out enough heat to keep everyone warm. Look for a model that is no less than 45,000 BTUs and can cover enough square footage that folks can sit (or stand) comfortably apart. If you want something more decorative, why not go for a fire pit or chiminea instead?
Fire pits have the power to unite a household. Apart from adding a sense of relaxation and fun to your home, fire pits can provide you a place to cook too. Custom steel fire pits look great, and with reasonable care, they last longer. Like an indoor fireplace, these heat devices offer the best focal point for your outdoor sitting area. Surround these with sofas, and make the most out of your stay-at-home life.
Having an open fire safely in the garden during the winter gives the whole space a magical feel, and it will keep you nice and warm as well.
Fire pits have the power to unite a household. Apart from adding a sense of relaxation and fun to your home, fire pits can provide you a place to cook too. Custom steel fire pits look great, and with reasonable care, they last longer. Like an indoor fireplace, these heat devices offer the best focal point for your outdoor sitting area. Surround these with sofas, and make the most out of your stay-at-home life.
Having an open fire safely in the garden during the winter gives the whole space a magical feel, and it will keep you nice and warm as well.
  48,000 BTU Outdoor Heater, amazon.com (click to shop) |
  22" Firepit, amazon.com (click to shop) |
Add Some Cover
Adding an attractive awning not only keeps you from the heat of the sun's rays, but also safe from elements like rain as well. You can turn a porch or patio into a literal room just by adding a louvered roof system. A louvered roof system is a cover that has shutters, much like plantation shutters you get on windows. In the winter, you can keep them closed and get the cover that you need, but in the summer, you can open them up and let the sun stream through, so you can have the best of both worlds!
  Outdoor Patio Canopy With Manual Crank, amazon.com (click to shop) |
  13'x13' UV Blocking Sun Shade Canopy, amazon.com (click to shop) |
Use Your Greenhouse
A lot of plants won’t survive the winter, but if you have a greenhouse, now is the time to use it. Even though you can’t grow much in the rest of the garden, there are plenty of plants that will thrive in the greenhouse during winter. If you are a keen gardener, this is the best way to get through the winter until it is time to start planting outside again.
  8'x6' Portable Walk-In Greenhouse, amazon.com (click to shop) |
  36"x36" Portable Tunnel Greenhouse, amazon.com (click to shop) |
Prepare For Spring
You might not be able to do much with the garden yet, but that doesn’t mean that you should just neglect it. Instead, you should tend to it as much as possible and start getting it ready for spring. Relocate your favorite plants inside or into the greenhouse to keep them alive and then start clearing away any dead leaves. You can also begin preparing the soil so when spring rolls around, you are ready to go.
You don’t need to neglect your garden this winter, just make a few changes and you can still get a lot of use out of it.
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