If you love to spend time outdoors and entertain visitors, you may already be starting to plan your summer get-togethers. To be the hostess with the mostess, you have to think of all the finer details in advance. What food will you serve? How will you make people feel comfortable?
Your outdoor space has to be just right to accommodate your family and friends. For the best outdoors entertaining, take a look at these essential tips.
Deal With The Bugs
There’s nothing worse than when you’re enjoying an evening in the garden and you’re suddenly attacked by pests. Bugs are rife during the summer and as evening draws in, they’ll come for your food and for you. If you want to make sure your guests remain unbothered by this annoyance, you’ll need to be prepared.
Citronella candles have always been a go-to for those hosting events but there’s something even better. Why not try an outdoor citronella hanging coil that catches bugs before they get a chance to land.
Heat
When you’ve spent most of the day in the summer heat, the cold breeze can come as a bit of a shock when the sun goes in. Don’t let the party stop because your visitors get cold. Invest in a strong heater that will keep your sitting area toasty warm.
Alternatively, you could think about installing a fire pit. This is a great way to tackle two problems at once. Firstly, it’s ideal for keeping people warm but secondly, it will also help to keep the bugs away. Don’t forget to buy some marshmallows!
Landscaping
If your garden isn’t quite ready for entertaining, landscaping could be the answer. Perhaps you want to add a patio space so you have somewhere to put a dining table. Maybe some of your garden is uneven and you want to make it level for safety.
Whatever you have in mind, a landscaper will be able to help you make your vision a reality and start entertaining outdoors as soon as possible.
Shade
If you’re entertaining during the day, shade is a must. Depending on the size of your garden, there are many options for offering shade. You can use an electric pull out shade that connects to your property and shades a dining area.
You could use umbrella stands that come in varying sizes depending on your needs. Another option is parachute shades. These can be tied to one fixture and stretched to another so you have a whole section of your garden shaded.
Seating
No-one wants to stand around all day in the sun. Make sure you can offer your guests plenty of comfy seating. Cover all angles by offering seating for eating, comfortable seating for relaxing and loungers for time in the sun.
Although you may find that your seating gets moved around while you entertain, at least you’ll be sure you have enough for everyone.
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