Backyard Landscaping: Enjoying Your Patio This Fall and Winter

At Jovak Landscape and Design, we know that just because the weather is beginning to get colder does not meant that you have to give up enjoying your patio space. If you are looking to make the most of enjoying the fresh air on your porch and patio this season, follow these simple backyard landscaping tips for enjoying your patio this fall and winter.

Landscape Heaters

Adding heat to your patio space can make a world of difference if you would like to linger outside in cool weather. Consider installing wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted outdoor heaters. Installing them is easier than most people think, as they can usually be plugged into any home’s electrical system. Most wall- or ceiling-mounted landscape heaters cast a heated space of about nine square feet; therefore, one heater would be enough to heat a cafe set, while two can heat an entire outdoor dining table.

Sheepskins and Blankets

Covering seats or seat backs with cozy materials, such as sheepskins or blankets, will instantly make cold outdoor furniture feel more inviting. Both faux and real sheepskins work to provide warmth and a cushy padding, while throw blankets can double as wraps later in the evening. Patios that embrace warm throws and sheepskins are the perfect place for enjoying drinks and appetizers on a cold crisp night.

Fire Pits

Adding a fire pit to your backyard landscaping will extend the enjoyment of the backyard, especially for guests. They provide warmth, light, a cooking source, and ambience, making them a natural gathering spot for socializing, entertaining, and relaxation. A fire pit can also serve as an important focal point in an outdoor landscape design. Fire pits come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and types, including:

• Wood burning fire pits – a wood burning fire pit is like having a campfire in your own backyard. They provide warmth, the crackle of wood, and real smoke, all while keeping the fire completely contained.
• Propane fire pits – this type of fire pit offers homeowners the ultimate in convenience, allowing for a beautiful, quality flame without the need for refilling gel or wood. Most propane fire pits are impressively designed with faux wood, rock pebbles, or glass.
• Gel fuel fire pits – gel fueled fire pits are the perfect way to add ambiance and intrigue to any backyard. The gel is clean and burns without producing a scent or smoke. They are also extremely versatile and can be moved to almost anywhere in the backyard landscaping.
• Natural gas fire pits – similar to propane designs, natural gas fire pits are a permanent fixture in the backyard landscaping. Once of the best things about this type of fire pit is that it never runs out of fuel, as it is tied into the home’s natural gas line.

If. you would like to learn more about backyard landscaping for enjoying your patio this fall and winter, or if you are interested in one of our landscaping services, please contact Jovak Landscape and Design at 604-866-7186 or by filling out a contact form on our website. You can also stay up to date by following us on Facebook.