Our 3 Must Haves For Your Outdoor Living Space This Spring

 

Spring is a season filled with beauty, new life, and lots of rain in British Columbia. An abundance of individuals are excited to start the transition from dreary winter skies to sunny summer days and if you have an outdoor space, this time may be even more exciting and crucial for you. Although many fun things can be done in the fall and winter, spring and summer are arguably the best seasons for outdoor entertaining, even if solely based on convenience. In this article, we would love to share our top 3 must-haves for your outdoor space to best prepare for the upcoming spring season.

 

Creative Landscaping

When it comes to landscaping, (growing plants, specifically) many choose to opt for potting and planting, which is a beautiful way to display your hard work. This year we challenge you to experiment with something new, climbing plants. They need to be guided and supported on where to grow, which is a small price to pay when they can be used to improve privacy and add colour to any outdoor space. There are a few ways you could go about bringing these plants into your life – a chic trellis, a repurposed ladder, or a pergola are all perfect options – the one that works for you will most likely depend on how much space you have available.

If you choose a pergola, another benefit is they can be used to multitask in your garden. They can support the growth and structure of your climbing plants and host a small seating area underneath at the same time. Adding candles or small lights to the new area will make it feel more thought out and will surely blow away whoever is lucky enough to be in there with you! Below we have listed 3 of our favourite climbing plants that would make a great addition to your outdoor space this spring. 

• Wisteria
• Rose
• Grape Vine

 

Comfortable Seating and Protection From Rain Showers

For any space that may turn into a common area, comfortable seating is a must. You nor your guests will want to stay anywhere for long where you cannot sit down or make yourselves at home. Whether it is your living room or your outdoor space, an inviting seating arrangement is necessary. Our recommendation is to invest in a seating plan that will be a focal point in your space, as it will most likely be the area your guests are spending the most time in. There are amazing outdoor seating options such as matching conversation sets and luxurious, sit around fire tables. Be sure that in preparation for spring, you have something to help protect you from the rain while enjoying your new seating area, an outdoor umbrella or retractable rain cover are both practical options that will effortlessly get the job done.  

 

Sustainability 

There are numerous simple practices that can be put in place in your home to help you live a less wasteful life. For example, you may consider creating a compost or rain bin. Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter such as garden or food scraps, into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich your soil and plants. This has great environmental benefits including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the impact of droughts. Creating a rain bin is a sustainable way to collect precipitation year-round that can be recycled on your plants. Drinking water is a precious resource that is in short supply in many areas of the world therefore it is important to waste the least amount of fresh drinking water possible on our plants. Rain bins have gained popularity over the years, especially on the west coast where precipitation tends to be plentiful. This spring, we believe sustainability is absolutely in style – finally! 

 

We hope this spring brings you new beginnings, and motivation to try something new with your outdoor space. With the warmer months coming up, it could feel extremely refreshing to spruce up your garden or patio, and have you looking forward to spending time outside! If you are still unsure of ideas to add to your space this spring, visit us online at Gas Guys where we specialize in outdoor living spaces, fire features and other custom services. We offer a free consultation and can assist in the planning of your projects every step of the way!