Summer Garden Essentials

The days are getting longer, the sun is (sometimes) out, and if you’re anything like us, you’re starting to enjoy the garden once again. Next time you lounge on your garden recliner or fire up the barbie, be sure to include these summer garden essentials. 

Reusable straws, plates and napkins

Planning the perfect picnic? It’s time to ditch single-use plastics. Stock up on some stylish, reusable plates and matching cups, for a picnic set you’ll use year after year.  If drinking straws are a summer essential in your home, go eco with reusable versions made from hard plastic, metal or glass.

  • Choose a matching colour scheme to complement your picnic blanket
  • Replace paper kitchen roll with chic cloth napkins
  • You’ll have more to wash up, but at least there’s more room in the recycling for the remains of your party!
BBQ In The Garden

Garden lighting

Spending time in the garden as the day turns to dusk is one of summer’s greatest pleasures. For the perfect party atmosphere, use solar lights to mark out your garden path, and festoon the trees with outdoor fairy lights.

  • Solar lights will charge up during the day, so there’s no need for batteries
  • Make sure you opt for lights that are designed to be used outside, or they may pose a hazard if it rains

Need extra shade? Try these patio awning ideas

It’s easy to forget when the weather is cloudy, but constant bright sunshine can be uncomfortable if you’re going to spend a long time outside. So one of the biggest summer garden essentials has to be a place to shelter from the sun. Garden awnings for your patio are a great way to add additional shade to your outdoor space, as well as adding a stylish look to your garden. 

  • Set up a shady play area, slather on the sun cream, and let the kids enjoy the garden without fear of getting burned
  • Working from home? Why not enjoy the garden at the same time? The shade provided by a patio awning will stop the glare on your screen

Colourful bunting

It’s Jubilee year, and the mood is decidedly festive. Give your garden a summer makeover with a set of bright-coloured bunting, for a kitschy, Best of British feel. 

  • Choose reusable fabric bunting for a perennial summer garden essential
  • Opt for waterproof fabric, so you can leave your bunting out all year round
  • Go the whole hog with a summer garden party, complete with tea and cake
Jubilee Bunting

Patio door blinds

Do you have glass doors leading out into your garden? Installing blinds for bifold doors is a great way to provide a bit of shade this summer. Dressing your patio doors with some stylish blinds can give your home a modern look, offer extra insulation, and give you extra privacy. 

  • Offer your visitors an indoor sanctuary from the sun. With blinds on your bifold doors, they can come inside and check their phones without being dazzled
  • Does your home feel like a greenhouse on hot days? Patio door blinds can also help to regulate the temperature, so you don’t get frazzled 

Get in touch

Need more information on awnings and blinds? We’ll be pleased to help. To find out about our range of awnings or to arrange a free home visit and quotation across St Albans, Watford, Harrow, Welwyn and Dunstable/Luton, please contact your local branch or send us an enquiry.