Although the borders are slowly but surely opening again, many people have chosen to stay in their own country this summer. With these tips to optimally enjoy your own backyard, you will simply stay home this summer.
Sun is good for us, but in moderation. The sun gives us plenty of vitamin D. Vitamin D is necessary for, among other things, our immune system and our muscles. A deficiency of vitamin D can lead to all kinds of complaints. On the other hand, there have been warnings about the power of the sun for years. As a result, the rates of skin cancer are increasing every year. Do you want to enjoy the garden? Then do it safely under a parasol, that way you can sit outside without getting burned or sitting in the sun too much.
A garden is only really cozy when you can sit in it. You can do that with a lounge set. Choose a set that not only fits within your budget, but also fits your needs. In addition, adapt the design to the layout and style of your garden. There is plenty to choose from, including a set made with pallets and cushions, a simple set of plastic chairs and table or you choose a robust rattan set especially for the garden.
Do you want something completely different? Then you could also consider a hammock. You don't necessarily have to hang this between two trees. There are special hammock stands for sale, so you can enjoy yourself in your own garden.
Nowadays, more and more people are opting for a low-maintenance garden. Grass disappears and tiles are placed in its place. Of course that is easy, but it also ensures that bees and butterflies have much less opportunity to survive. If you choose to tile your garden, you can still put some flowers and plants in the garden. Use large flower boxes that match the appearance of the garden.
You can also fill balcony boxes with annual flowers and hang them on your fence, for example. Because they are annuals, you can renew them every year, so you can choose different colors or different flowers every time.
If you have the space and budget (tip:use part of your holiday money for this) you can make an outdoor kitchen. This can be done very easily with a stone barbecue that you can also use for baking pizzas, for example, to a real kitchen with a fixed barbecue, sink, bar and much more.
Whether or not you have an outdoor kitchen, a barbecue should not be missing in your garden. Having fun at the barbecue with family and friends, staying at home can hardly be more fun! Make sure you have enough seats, because if a part has to stand, it will immediately be less cozy.
Of course, a backyard pool can't be compared to swimming in tropical water, but at least you have an opportunity to cool off on a hot day. There are numerous swimming pools for sale that are suitable for small, medium and very large gardens. Here too, the following applies:your budget, garden and your own wishes are the most important. Make sure you cover the pool so you don't have to change the water all the time. Make sure you have shaded part of your pool as the sun and water are quite strong. You can place a separate parasol with a parasol base next to the pool.
If you have children, you want them to be able to enjoy the garden to the fullest. This can be done very extensively with a large playhouse, playground equipment or even a tree house. Often a simple sandbox, a mud kitchen or a water table is enough to keep the children busy for hours. You can also vary this by, for example, giving your children water balloons or a water pistol. This also allows the children to have fun in the garden.
Extra tip for the sandbox:if you have cats or if your neighbors have a cat, make sure you close the sandbox properly when it is not in use. Otherwise there is a chance that the sandbox will be used as a litter box.
Your garden is the place to be this summer. Enjoy the sun, cool off in your pool and enjoy good food with family and friends during a barbecue. In between you can finally read that one book you never get around to. Or you can take your laptop into the garden, relax on the lounge set under the parasol and binge watch in the garden. Nothing is necessary and everything is allowed, as long as you can relax, even if that is in Tuinesia.
