The COVID-19 pandemic has turned everyone’s lives upside down. Spending time outdoors is important for feeling good, exercising, and keeping social distancing, and fortunately, current Michigan regulations allow for “lower-risk” businesses like landscapers to resume normal operations. Here’s how landscaping companies continue to contribute to their customer’s well-being during the pandemic in Macomb, MI.
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If your backyard doesn’t inspire you to get outside to enjoy fresh air and sunshine, landscaping companies can help. This can be the ideal time to have fun planning a patio expansion or remodel so that your outdoor spaces reflect who you are and give you the best possible place to enjoy family time. Here are some ideas to consider.
A Patio Addition
Sometimes, you just need a special place to relax and entertain your immediate family. Consider the many uses of an outdoor kitchen or grill; a quiet seating area under the shade of a pergola; a fire pit; or a hot tub. If your current patio size is adequate but the layout makes it awkward, an addition can help.
The use of different materials could give the patio extension its own personality. Moving just one element of your patio activities to its own “peninsula” opens up your outdoor living situation and gives everyone more elbow room. For example, if you’re tired of tripping over patio chairs around an outdoor fireplace or fire pit, consider installing an addition to your patio with a fire feature and a high-backed seat wall. Imagine sitting on a comfortable bench decorated with colorful pillows and cushions, with everyone just the right distance from a beautiful fireplace or a rustic fire pit. The high back adds a cozy ambience and hold in the warmth. And no one has to struggle with ungainly Adirondack chairs that need to dragged around every time someone needs a refill.
A Pizza Oven
Make cooking at home more fun with a pizza oven. A pizza oven can be part of your outdoor kitchen, or you could have it attached to a fireplace or have it installed as its own stand-alone feature. Nothing will draw the family outdoors faster than the smell of freshly baked homemade pizza.
A Pavilion
If your backyard lacks weather protection, you may end up being stuck indoors more than you like. A pavilion offers the best of both worlds: a covered roof that shelters you from rain and sun, and open walls to let the cool breezes through. If you are working from home, this could be an inspiring and peaceful place to get your job done. It’s also a place to send the kids to “go outside and play” even in inclement weather. A beverage station and a game center can make it the ideal place for kids to hang out.
A Game Area
Designate a corner of the backyard, or even one of the side yards, as a fun game area for the whole family. Miniature golf, horseshoes, bocce, a jungle gym, a wading pool, or a sandbox can easily fit into a snug space and not make your backyard feel like a crowded amusement park. A small gazebo in the game area gives plenty of protection from the sun. Consider adding outdoor curtains to turn this area into a playful fortress.
Water Fountain
Add a touch of serenity to the backyard and let the soothing sounds of running water wash your worries away. With a privacy fence and comfortable seating, you will have transformed a corner of the backyard into a retreat for adults or teens.
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