Winter is over and Spring has sprung. And that means it’s time for a good old Spring-cleaning! Your outdoor living space needs this just as much as your indoor living space.
We have all the info you need about how to prepare your outdoor living space for Spring. Revitalize your outdoor living space by implementing the great ideas below.
5 Tips To Prepare Your Outdoor Living Area For The Springtime
Clean Up Your Patio
During the Winter, your patio will have been a bit neglected. There’s probably a build-up of dust, dirt, and leaves on the patio surface and furniture.
A thorough sweeping of the area and a clean-up of your outdoor furniture are in order once the cooler months have passed. Uncover your patio furniture and dust everything off.
Wash your patio furniture down, if necessary, to remove any grime or debris that somehow made its way under the covers.
It’s amazing how dirty the patio can get when unused in the colder season. A covered patio is a solution to this problem. It provides shade from the sun and shields you from the wind.
A patio cover will also reduce dust and protect your outdoor furniture from the elements. So if you don’t have a cover installed yet, this is the ideal opportunity to consider it.
Wash Your Pavers
Your pavers will also have collected a fair amount of dirt and debris. Give your pavers a thorough sweep and hose down in time for Spring. A power washer will remove more stubborn dirt or moss.
If you don’t have paving, this is the time to consider investing in it. The Seattle Water Supply Operating Board has established a program to educate people about and assist them with water conservation. Incorporating pavers into your outdoor space will help conserve water, the most precious resource on our planet.
We are doing our bit by encouraging eco-friendly landscaping. Pavers for your outdoor space are practical, hardwearing, attractive, and eco-friendly!
Wipe Down Your Outdoor Kitchen
Get your outdoor kitchen and dining area ready for Spring. With the warmer weather approaching, you’ll want to start entertaining outdoors again.
But before you fire up the old BBQ grill again, wipe down the grates and scour off any charred pieces sticking to the grill. Then clean the rest of your outdoor kitchen like you would your indoor kitchen.
Use a damp cloth to wipe down bar countertops. Wipe down grill covers, sinks, and stainless steel appliances with a stainless steel cleaning agent.
If you do not have an outdoor dining area, now is the time to add an outdoor kitchen. It is perfect for entertaining during the warmer months and will add value to your home.
Enhance Your Backyard
Don’t forget about your backyard fire pit or fireplace. That needs a thorough Spring clean too. But wear protective gloves and goggles when cleaning your outdoor fire pit.
Remove all leftover ash and accumulated debris with a stiff brush. Scrub stone or masonry fire pits with a 1:9 muriatic acid and water solution. Then thoroughly hose down the fire pit and let it dry completely before use.
Try to remember to remove all ashes a couple of hours after each use. And consider adding masonry sealant to make future cleaning easier.
A fire pit or outdoor fireplace is a great addition to your outdoor space. It’s perfect for entertaining in the day or evening and will add great value to your home. If you do not already have one, call us for a quote and we can help you enhance your backyard!
Spend Some Time On Your Garden
Your garden will need a lot of tender loving care after the colder season passes. This is the optimal time to tend to grass and reseed winter-damaged areas.
Late winter to early spring is also the ideal time to prune your trees and shrubs. Trim broken and dead branches to encourage healthy new growth.
Remove weeds, dead plants, and flower debris from flower beds before introducing new flower bulbs for Spring. More and more Seattle residents are becoming aware of the need for sustainable living. And sustainable gardening is one of the major trends for 2022.
Sustainable gardening will conserve natural resources and is easy to implement. Only use plants and flowers that are native to your particular region. Add an attractive water feature for natural humidification and attraction of pollinators.
Or keep your outdoor space looking fresh and tidy, while minimizing the maintenance, by investing in paved walkways and artificial turf. A few artfully placed planters or retaining walls filled with Spring blossoms will complete the look!
In Conclusion
As Spring approaches, it’s time to start getting outdoors and using your outdoor living space again!
We at Seattle Outdoor Spaces have the experience and knowledge you can trust to assist you with upgrading your outdoor space for Spring. If you would like to enhance your space with any new features, our outdoor remodelers and designers are here to help.
