2 weeks Ago By Abha Shah
After months of fevered anticipation, brighter days are finally here. Temperatures are climbing, days are lengthening, and ice cream trucks are jingling themselves silly. Hello British summertime, oh how we missed you! Countless experts have extolled the benefits of spending time in nature, from a mental uplift and feeling fitter to an improved sense of wellbeing.
While it’s hard to coax yourself out in the winter months, come summer, we need little persuading to spend every waking minute in the sunshine. While some embark on heroic adventures like the Three Peaks Challenge or days-long coastal hikes, being outdoors can also mean something as small and everyday as gardening or lounging on your patio. If you have a garden , now’s the time to whip it into shape so it’s ready for months of entertaining, sunbathing and barbecuing .
Jobs like tending to plants , clearing dead leaves, and painting fences should be ticked off now so when a heatwave hits, you can relax smug in your preparedness. For those whose existing garden furniture or BBQ has passed the point of no return, it may be time to search for something new. From outdoor dining setups and hot tubs to compact bistro sets where you can sit with the weekend papers, there are plenty of outdoor furniture options to help you get the most out of your garden this summer.
If you’re not sure where to start, you’ve come to the right place. ES Best has the roundups and ideas to kitting out your outside space, from cheap and cheerful garden lights and outdoor cushions to higher-spend buys that will make your garden the envy of the neighbourhood. To help you narrow your search, we’ve split up the gargantuan selection available according to the season’s hottest trends, from natural materials to headturning statement pieces.
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