As the seasons change, it is fun to update your outdoor space. There is so much you can do with your landscaping to match the four seasons! Here are a few ideas to keep your style fresh and your curb appeal high all year.
Spring
Spring is all about a fresh start and new beginnings, so it is the perfect time to tap into your gardening skills.
- Purchase seeds for colorful plants and flowers. Think tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. These blooms not only add a pop of color, but they also signal the end of winter’s chill. Make sure to choose plants that are suitable for your climate.
- Spring for some new garden décor. Think of new flower bundles for the front porch or solar lights to illuminate pathways.
- Pop a festive wreath onto your door or add potted plants or planters on your back porch for color and texture.
- A chair swing and bird bath in the yard create an inviting place to relax for both you and the wildlife.
Summer
Summer is a time for enjoying the warmer weather, backyard barbecues on the grill, and beautiful blooms in your landscape.
- Construction projects are popular in summer months. Maybe now is the time you finally add a deck onto the back of the house. If you’re planning on remodeling your home, you’ll want to have a landscaping plan.
- Incorporate lighting in your outdoor space. Properly placed lights can make your outdoors feel magical at dusk! The twinkling lights are inviting and welcoming.
- Brighten up your outdoor furniture with colorful cushions or throws.
- Add palm trees or birds of paradise for a tropical vacation vibe in your own backyard.
Fall
As the leaves begin to change and the mornings become crisp, think mums, marigolds, and pansies which all can add beautiful fall colors to your garden beds.
- You can scatter whole pumpkins and gourds around your yard for a fall vibe.
- Get downright spooky with cobwebs, skeletons, and jack-o-lanterns for a haunted garden look.
- Elevate your outdoor space with a fire pit for s’mores on chilly nights.
- Opt for autumn-themed throws and centerpieces for your outdoor furniture.
Winter
Transform the exterior of your home into a winter wonderland with lights and holiday decorations during the winter months.
- Adorn your front door, windows, or even fence posts with lush, evergreen wreaths to instantly elevate your home’s festive appeal.
- Incorporating garlands along your porch railings or draping them around the entrance can create a welcoming and elegant holiday atmosphere.
- All is merry and bright! Toss a few snowmen statues, reindeer, or snowflakes on the lawn to add a joyful vibe to your home.
- It would not be the holidays without a kiss under the mistletoe. What fun it would be to hang up outside your front door! Plus, you never know which two people will get caught under it at the same time and forced to pucker up!
- When the holidays are over, keep the twinkling lights up for a festive vibe on those long, chilly winter nights.
No matter the season, a few tweaks here and there can make a significant difference in your outdoor space, creating a welcoming and festive environment year-round.
About the Author: Tammy Pitts has an extensive background in journalism, media relations, social media strategy, marketing, and brand management. She resides in Michigan with her family which includes her two sons and their Goldendoodle, Max. In her free time, she loves to read and travel.
