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Whether you are new to the neighborhood or you have been around for a while and have always been the one going to everyone else's house for parties, you may be thinking it’s about time for you to host a party yourself. This is the time of year to start planning.
Generally spring is a great time for garden parties and gatherings outside. You have been cooped up in the house all winter! It's time for fresh air.
But you may be looking out at your backyard and wondering how you are ever going to get it in a shape where it's ready for visitors. You’re going to take it step by step and before you know it, you'll be sending out invitations.
Garden and Patio Furniture
The first and most important thing you need to think of is whether or not you have the seating and table space available for your guests. While people like to mingle and socialize, they are going to want to be able to sit down and enjoy food and drink as well.
It's time to check your furniture pieces to make sure they are ready to hold up to company:
Wood Garden Furniture – Wooden garden furniture is prone to weakening during the winter by cracking and having hardware come loose. Take a close look at all of your pieces for any signs they could be losing their constitution. Pieces like teak and cedar garden furniture are more likely to stand up well to the elements.
Aluminum Garden Furniture – Aluminum garden furniture is usually pretty hardy, but you may not think to look at the hardware holding the pieces together. Sometimes the extreme changes in temperature from the winter can cause these to loosen or weaken.
Plastic Garden Furniture – While plastic may look great for years and years, the cold of winter and quick changes in temperature can weaken the material and in some cases make it almost brittle. If you have left your plastic or resin garden decor out all winter, use your hands to push down on the pieces to make sure they are still strong enough to support your guests.
Garden Furniture Cushions - If your patio furniture has cushions, like many garden oasis patio furniture sets do, you want to make sure to clean these up before people come over. Read the instructions on the cushions to make sure you are cleaning them properly and don't cause any damage.
Finishing Touches – The final thing to consider is any lawn and garden décor that may need a little sprucing up. Items like iron garden décor may be starting to rust and need a good once over with steel wool before they're ready to be seen.
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