As the spring rolls in, you will want to get the most out of your outdoor space, especially on the warmer, sunny days over Easter.

At Verdon Grey, we want to help you enjoy your outdoor space as much as possible, so here are some of the best ways to ensure you spend as much time as possible outside this year.

Plants

Nothing is more inviting than a garden filled with beautiful, flowering flora, and in spring, there are a whole host of things you can grow to get the most out of your outdoor space.

What you plant will depend very much on the amount of space you have available, the amount of light and shade you have in your garden, and the colours you would like to select. Your local garden centre will be able to advise you on which flowers and plants are best suited to your needs, as well as the care that these plants require.

The easiest way to design, divide and plan out your outdoor space is by using plants and flowerbeds. Once you have cleared out your garden and decided on the new flora that you are going to bring into your garden, have a look at the space you have available and think how you would like to use it. This is the easiest way to see what you will need and decide on where to place things.

Your end result will be a beautifully-sectioned, floral wonderland, allowing you and your family to enjoy all the sights and scents that make springtime one of the best times of the year.

Family Functional

The best way to ensure that you get the most out of your outdoor space is by tailoring it to the needs of your family.

If you have children and it is possible in the space you have available, it’s a good idea to set aside an appropriately sized, even space of grass for them to play in. This may be for kicking around a football, playing with friends or just generally running around on. If you make sure the space is set aside, with some gentle encouragement your children will certainly get the most out of your garden.

If you or your partner enjoy reading or sitting outside with a glass of wine, you should set aside a comfortable ‘grown-ups only’ area in your garden. This will give you a space where you can relax and unwind in the evenings, or even grab some quiet time on the weekends.

Comfortable Seating

If you want to make sure that you and your family get the most out of your garden, ensuring that you have some comfortable, contemporary garden furniture will be all the encouragement you need.

By having somewhere comfortable to sit in your garden, you can enjoy many alfresco meals in the spring and summer. Your garden will be the perfect place for Sunday lunches, dinner parties and for regular family meals. Give your garden a communal feel with a touch of luxury; soon you’ll have plenty of people who’re desperate to come over and sit in the garden.

Having a relaxing seating area in your garden also gives you the freedom to sit outside in the warm weather and simply enjoy some peace and quiet. When the weather turns milder, you can bring your living room outdoors by creating a special area to spend the evenings out in nature.

Let There Be Light

The right lighting is the perfect finishing touch for your outdoor space, and will ensure that you will get the most out of the beautiful, warm evenings in spring and summer.

Around your seating area, use outdoor fairy lights to make your outdoor space feel as magical as possible. If you have a path through your garden, invest in some solar-powered lights that can be placed along it, allowing you to walk safely through your garden at night.

If you have certain plants or flowers that you would like to highlight in your garden, place some small spotlights near them. This will show them off on even the darkest of nights without ruining the aesthetic of your wonderful outdoor space.

We hope that you will get the most out of your garden this year, and what better way to make sure that you spend as much time as possible outdoors than by investing in some luxury outdoor furniture? At Verdon Grey, we specialise in providing high-quality furniture that will bring a touch of luxury to any garden. Visit our website today or contact us by calling 01284 812000.