If you have an inviting, welcoming outdoor area, it effectively extends your household’s living space. And if you have a garden or other al fresco spot to enjoy, it not only enhances your mental and physical wellbeing, it increases opportunities to entertain friends and family under the sky, and could also boost the value of your property.
So you create an environment that’s relaxing, looks beautiful and works as a functional space. But the good news is that, as summer holidays fade from memory and ahead of winter, refreshing the exterior of your home doesn’t have to involve major projects or massive upheaval. There’s a lot you can do before the colder weather sets in. Here are some ideas:
1. Outdoor dining sets
Garden furniture transforms outdoor spaces, turning the most simple garden into an inviting extension of the property. It makes an outside area look complete, enhances visual appeal and serves a practical purpose. And while you may think it’s too late in the year to invest in outdoor dining sets, you’d be surprised at how many opportunities you find over the autumn to wrap up and enjoy a few minutes in the fresh air with a book or hot drink. What’s more, if you get yours now, you’ll have pieces ready for when spring and summer roll around again.
Equally, if you go for a dining set in teak, the incredible longevity of this hardwood means you can leave it outside all winter without having to do any maintenance to keep it looking its glorious best. Teak looks consistently classy while shrugging off issues from pest infestations to warping, splitting, cracking and rotting.
Finally, given its ability to regulate its own temperature, it’s always comfortable to the touch.
2. Tree stump removal
This is another quick win. If you have some tree remains, there could be any number of reasons why you need tree stump removal. You improve the look of your garden for a start, by getting rid of something which can appear somewhat unsightly or untidy and disturb the view over your space. Additionally, tree stumps pose a trip hazard, especially if you have children, elderly people or anyone who is less mobile at home.
Removal or grinding, in which the stump is reduced to wood chips and sawdust below ground level, also prevents pest infestations and the spread of disease from decaying wood, while stopping new growth which could damage nearby structures.
Additionally, this is something which can be done in hours, so it’s a straightforward task if you call in the professionals. And while the job can be done all year round, it may be worth doing ahead of the winter to avoid potential issues of frozen ground.
3. Garden landscapers
Whether you’re looking for landscapers in Guildford or anywhere else, they’re not just for the big schemes. They can advise on a particular aspect of your garden, or work on a specific feature, from a patio to a path, wall or fence. It could all be a lot less disruptive than you may have feared . You could discuss a planting scheme for the spring and benefit from their knowledge and expertise. What’s more, many professional landscapers are likely to have better availability during the autumn rather than the summer. So look into what one could do for you.
With so many options, you can use this time of year to enjoy some quick, easy wins in your garden without major disruption.
