Turn outdoor space into an open-air room
Warm weather has finally arrived and it's time to head to the great outdoors. If your outdoor spaces aren't beckoning, think about jazzing them up. More and more people are turning their outdoor spaces into "rooms."
A deck, patio, courtyard or even a rooftop garden can be transformed into an open-air room that the entire family can enjoy.
Outdoor rooms can be formal or fun. There is a variety of patio furniture to set the tone you're looking for — unique picnic tables and chairs, chaise lounges, gliders. There are even state-of-the-art grills for outdoor kitchens.
Before you start, think about the elements you want in your room. The space can be as elaborate or as simple as you want. You can dress up an existing space, or start from scratch and put in a new patio.
If you're putting in a patio or a new walkway, be sure to use a stabilizer product under your surface. Over time, the intermixing layers of soil, sand and gravel beneath your patio or sidewalk can create cracking or sagging. A stabilizer product like Easy Gardener's Patio and Sidewalk Underliner helps keep layers separate.
The product is also ideal when used with retaining walls. It helps eliminate soil and water leakage at the joints and reduces water pressure against the wall during heavy downpours.
Plants are an essential design element. When your patio and walkways are complete, add plants to your outdoor room. The plants you choose set the tone of your design. They also act as architectural elements. For example, you can frame your patio room with a colorful landscape bed.
Color is essential to the equation. Bright, splashy colors create a festive mood, while pale, quiet colors like whites and pastels provide a soothing backdrop to your room.
Once you've selected your plants, lay out your landscape bed. Don't forget to use a landscape fabric to keep weeds out of your garden. The patented Microfunnels in WeedBlock allow water and air to pass through to plant roots while preventing weeds from spreading. Microfunnels also let the soil breathe, preventing mildew growth and sour soil.
Gardeners have depended on reliable WeedBlock for over 20 years. By using the product, available by calling (800) EASY-INC or visiting www.easygardener.com, you won't have to spend a lot of time pulling weeds. Best of all, your valuable time can be spent relaxing or entertaining in your new outdoor room!