As The Nights Draw In…

Soften the transition between summer and winter by getting your garden geared up to make the most of the later months

Just because the temperatures dip, it doesn’t mean the end of enjoying outdoor barbecues, dinner parties and social get-togethers.

With gardens now a firm part of contemporary living, cutting-edge designs are aimed at the urban gardener and a new generation of green fingers that have come to appreciate the outdoors.

During the crisp, cool weather of autumn and winter, there are so many ways to make your garden look inviting and cosy. Even on the colder nights, you can create a cosy outdoor dinner party your guests will remember.

When the weather turns cooler, it’s all about comfy cushions and deep seating you can really snuggle into and sets of furniture that are ideally suited to host family and friends – generous and luxurious seating to create a calm corner to reflect on the day.

Create a sofa nest adding blankets and cushions to the cosiest space in the garden can make it even cosier and mimic the feeling of family gathering in front of the living room fire. There will always be something very homey about a soft, comfortable seat, able to take away the stress of a long day at work.

The morning after you’ve entertained, once all guests have gone, why not grab a cup of coffee and read the morning papers on a comfortable outdoor sofa or bench, bringing an element of café chic to your patio or decking.

Winter barbecues are ideal for the whole family, why not move your famous Sunday lunch or even your Christmas dinner outside?

No matter what the weather, a barbecue can be thrown into the mix for some alfresco food or for roasting marshmallows with friends and family. A sheltered BBQ area will get you out of the kitchen and into the great outdoors on a dry night. Fire up the grill and get those burgers and sausages on.

A fire pit is a great way of creating a campfire feel at home while warming the space and people around you, creating the ultimate social hot spot.

No alfresco garden gathering would be complete without soft lighting, which adds some boho atmosphere to set a charming scene as the sun gets lower. Choose from stylish solar lanterns or string lights for a cosy option that twinkle automatically when the light has almost gone.

Gardenesque has recently unveiled their much-anticipated, new outdoor living furniture, lighting and heating ranges, which will extend the good times through the autumn and winter and well into 2022. The collection is a luxurious way to keep guests comfortable throughout the day and evening for conversation, relaxation or stargazing.

It may be cold outside, but there are ways to keep people warm and happy while staying safe and enjoying the great outdoors.

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