Backyard and Outdoor Living

Cool-weather care

With winter on our doorstep, here are my top tips for creating an inviting outdoor space, even in the cold of winter.

WARMTH IS KEY

The key to using your outdoor space year-round is to bring warmth to it and introduce features and elements that make it an inviting spot. One way to do this is to increase cover and protection so that wind and rain become less of an issue.

You might look at introducing some enclosed walls around key outdoor areas such as external living rooms, patio areas and outdoor kitchens, which you want to be able to use year-round. If you’re considering built forms at the bigger end of the spectrum, backyard pavilions can be a great option, offering loads

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