***Collaborative post***
The garden is a place to find peace as well as socialise. It is a great space to use for hosting guests as well as having deep chats with your closest friends. There is something relaxing about your own personal outside space. If you don’t use it enough for socialising then you should. To make it a more sociable space, use the following tips.
Make it more attractive
There is nothing more off-putting than an unkempt garden. Therefore, make sure to stay on top of its maintenance to make it as attractive as possible.
For instance, you might have an overgrown tree that is hindering your light and also growing unappealing weeds. Therefore, use a tree surgeon service to help you take good care of your garden and its health while helping your garden look more attractive. Leaving such work down to the professionals will ensure that you attain the best results, for both your garden’s appearance and the health of its greenery.
Add more warmth
You will likely want to be able to use your garden all year round and adding more warmth with the likes of a firepit will allow you to do so. They are ideal for use in any season. They are great for toasting marshmallows on warm summer nights or keeping you and your guests warm on frosty days.
Furthermore, you can enhance your gardens warmth by adding soft furnishings such as blankets and cushions. These will make the space more inviting and comfortable, as well as warmer.
Create a seating area
Speaking of blankets and cushions, you will need something comfortable to put them on. Therefore, creating a seating area that is dedicated and welcoming to social occasions is key if you want your garden to be more sociable.
You could add benches, sofas, or individual chairs to a dedicated space to encourage yourself and your guests to gather there.
Dine AL Fresco
No matter the season, it is always possible to dine al fresco. Dining outside will help you make more use of your space.
Whether you want to host nibbles or a BBQ, you can do so outside and ensure to use the space for socialising with your guests.
Offer shelter
The summer or the winter may result in people wanting shelter. Adding a gazebo or sheltered roof will ensure that you and your guests can seek shelter from the hot sun or the rain.
A shelter is as important as warmth as people will need it to feel comfortable sitting and socialising in the garden.
Create a centrepiece
To encourage people to gather together, it can be useful to create a garden centrepiece. A table or some comfortable seating will likely make guests gravitate towards that area.
The centerpiece could change every season depending on people’s needs. For instance, you could place the fire pit in the middle for the colder months so that people can stay warm while socialising and spending more time in your garden.
