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Are you starting to think about all the ways you want to decorate your backyard this spring? You may already have a list of flowers, shrubs, trees and other plants that you want in the backyard. You may also have the perfect set of furniture in mind to enjoy that space. For many people teak outdoor furniture is the way to go. This is a wise choice as well as teak is not only attractive but also very durable in the backyard.
Well, what are you waiting for? It's time to start planning and shopping so you can have that perfect outdoor area ready to go when spring arrives.
Space Planning
The first thing you need to do is plan the space for your outdoor entertaining area. What all are you going to want here? How many people does it need to seat? Which plants do you want a better view of? There are a lot of things to keep in mind as you plan this space.
One of the easiest ways of going about this is by actually drawing a floor plan of your outdoor entertaining area. If you have a craft paper, this will make it even easier. Literally draw out the space that you are going to use. For example, come up with a measurement, such as a half an inch that represents each foot of space.
Now it's time to start filling the space. You should start with the furniture pieces first as they are likely going to take the most room. If you have been shopping online, you should not have a problem finding the furniture measurements in the product description. Use these measurements to chart where the furniture would be and how much space it will take.
Once you've created a space for the major furniture pieces now it's time to think about the plants and other accents. You likely know there are certain plants you want to be able to see, as they are going to be your pet projects. Do you already have a container for these? If you don't, it may be time to shop for that. Chances are, you can even find a planter that matches your teak outdoor furniture if you want to keep the same material in play.
For the plants that you know where you want them, chart them out on your floor plan as well. A lot of people have the misconception that plants don't take up a lot of space. They forget to put them in the equation when planning an outdoor seating area. But some planters can be downright massive. At times, they may even be larger than some of your pieces of furniture. So it's best to plan ahead.
Pre-Planting And Shopping
Now it's time to take action. First, if you know which pieces of garden furniture you really want, buy them. If you don't, it is possible that as the season goes on they will no longer be in stock and you will have to start this process all over again.
Also, think about what you can do with your plants now. Many times, you can begin planting inside during the winter. This will give you a major head start with plants that are already growing when spring arrives.
