5 Ways To Prepare For Your Next Garden Party

With summer just around the corner and the weather getting warmer, more of us are wanting to host a few friends in our garden when we are able to have people over. However, most people are guilty of not giving their backyard as much love as they should throughout the year. So if you are planning on having people over for a party in your garden, there are few things that you need to do to prepare your space for guests.

1. Do a backyard clean-up

If you are planning on having people in your backyard, you need to make sure that your space is as clean and tidy as it can be. A good backyard clean-up should involve a clear-out of your shed or garage, a tidying up of any deck and patio areas and you should also get rid of anything that should not be on your grassed area. If you don’t want your guest to see something, it should be neatly stored away in any areas that are out of bounds, and you should get rid of anything dangerous if you are planning on having any children at your party as well. If you need a professional rubbish remover to help you get rid of your backyard rubbish, specialists like 1300 Rubbish can help you to get rid of any garden or household junk without any fuss or worry. 

2. Prune you plants

If you want your garden to look beautiful for your guests at your party, you need to prune your plants and trees before anyone arrives. Nobody wants to have a garden party when their garden is not looking at their best and plants are an important part of any garden both aesthetically and functionally. But another reason why you should prune your plants and trees before you have guests over is that you don’t want anyone getting hurt at your party. Trees and large bushes that are not pruned regularly are more likely to have branches fall down on to the ground. So if you want to protect your guests, you should trim your trees and bushes before a party. You should also give your lawn a mow before you have people over so that your garden looks at its best when people start to arrive.

3. Prepare for all weather

Having a garden party at any time of the year can be unpredictable, so you need to make sure you are prepared for all weather conditions when you host an outdoor party. You can also consider renting a party tent for the outdoor party as party tents eliminate the weather worry. If you are hosting your party at the end of the warmer season, you need to be prepared for the off chance that the weather could be colder. Creating a fire pit in the middle of your backyard is a great way to make guests feel warm and comfortable, even if it is a little bit cold and it makes a great statement piece in your backyard. You should also offer your guests some blankets if the weather takes a turn so that they don’t get too cold. Conversely, if it gets really hot out in your backyard, you should make sure that you have a shaded area for guests who want to stay out of the sun and offer lots of water to help them beat the heat.

4. Create a menu

Anyone who is used to having parties at their house knows that you need to feed your guests when they come to visit you at your home. Cooking for a large number of people is a lot harder than cooking for a few people, so you should make something that is quick and easy that all of your guests will enjoy. Traditionally, most people will have a stainless steel BBQ, so that they can interact with their guests outdoors while preparing the food, but you can really make whatever you like when it is your party. If you want to try something different, why not cook a bit of seafood or grill some vegetables on the BBQ to have with your meal? Both options are nutritious and they will allow you to attend to your guest while you are cooking if you need to. You also need to think about drinks for your guests, so whether you decide to make up some cocktails or ask them to BYO, coolers with ice or access to a freezer should be available if they need it.

5. Fix up your furniture

You can’t have a garden party if you don’t have the outdoor furniture for people to use, so you need to fix your furniture in your backyard before you have people over. You should have enough chairs in your backyard for the number of people that you have invited so that everyone can feel free to sit down when they choose. This also comes in handy when you bring out the food because people will have a place to sit when they are eating. If you are having a more intimate gathering, you should invest in an outdoor table and some lounge chairs as well so that your guests can sit and eat comfortably without any issues. If you need some new outdoor furniture for your party, visit an outdoor furniture store like Remarkable Furniture and invest in a few new pieces, so that you will have all the furniture you need for your next party.