How to prepare your garden for outdoor family gatherings

BBQ season is upon us and there is no better time to prepare your garden for outdoor family gatherings than now. I mentioned in my recent post about how I got my garden who spruced up and ready to enjoy the BBQ season with friends and family – how I want wish the weather would corporate. It’s been such a long time since I hosted my friends and family in my own garden and I am hoping this year I will be able to do that since last year was a total right off. If like me, you are excited to prepare your garden for outdoor family gatherings then look no further than this post where we share some times on how you can do it all.

I think I realised since becoming a whole owner is that there is a lot of work that goes into caring for not only the inside of your home but the outdoors too. The costs of upgrading my garden to something presentable can be high but thankfully, I am a planner and aim to always save at least £1000 every single month. This meant I was able to save for all the work that needed to be done in my garden and now I can share how to prepare your garden for outdoor family gatherings because my garden is now ready to receive people. The tips we share in this post are some things you can also implement to spruce up your garden and get ready to receive visitors.

*Disclosure – this is a collaborative post.

How to prepare your garden for outdoor family gatherings

With the restrictions lifting, we can finally see our friends and family again after all these months apart. Plus, with the weather warming up, what better place to host your long awaited reunion than your garden? I can’t think of a better place! I absolutely love al fresco eating (at least when the weather is nice). It feels good to eat outside, enjoy a good meal and take advantage of good weather.

However, before you start sending out invitations to your summer gatherings, it’s important to look out the window and check if your garden needs a quick refresh. Is it ready to welcome your guests? I think it needs a quick uplift. I’ve partnered up with Ireland’s best retractable roofs specialists Designer Shade Solutions to share how to get your garden guest-ready for summer.

Trim, tame and tidy.

A clean garden is a sleek garden. There is a huge difference between a garden that has overgrown lawn, dry plants and a falling apart fence; and a tidy garden that has colourful flowers, trimmed bushes and stunning garden furniture. As this article on The Journal mentions, “After a windy winter and spring, your outdoor area may be in need of some sprucing up before it is ready to greet its public.” Cleaning and tidying your garden is a great start to giving your garden a much-needed facelift!

The Rare Welsh Bit also recommends pressure washing your patio and giving your garden furniture a good clean to make sure everything is ready to be used. “Maybe it’s time to buy new garden furniture – if you’re on a budget, browse second-hand furniture websites and upcycle garden furniture to match your style.” she comments.

Sun’s out, shade’s in.

Having an outdoor shelter is essential to make the most out of any garden. Designer Shade Solutions specialise in retractable and tilting roof pergolas which are the perfect solution to any outdoor space. These allow you to be outside no matter the weather, so you can enjoy your garden all-year-round. Modern pergolas feature the perfect balance between style and function and can be either installed in the middle of your garden as a beautiful centrepiece or attached to your home as an extension to your current living space.

Not only this but modern pergolas can also define specific areas of your garden. As Time with Thea mentions, “These pergolas can also be installed in the middle of gardens, patios and terraces as a centrepiece or to define a specific area of your outdoor space – dining space, entertainment area.”

Light the way.

Diarmuid Gavin, Irish designer, shared in this article on the Independent, how lighting of any style uplifts our enjoyment of gardens. “As the sun sets we can highlight areas of interest or beauty and leave the untidy bits in the shadows. But when entertaining, it’s wonderful to uses outdoor lights to set the scene and add to the drama.”

It’s not only important to light up access routes to your garden, so your guests don’t accidentally trip over and hurt themselves on the way to your party, but it’s also essential to brighten up the gathering area to create the perfect atmosphere. Diarmuid recommends adding a set of twinkling white lights draped over trees or shrubs and I love that idea!

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And there you have it, out top tips on how to prepare your garden for outdoor family gatherings, let us know if the comment’s sections if your garden is ready for visitors and more important for BBQ season.