Published: September 20, 2024
After a chilly winter in South Africa, the sun is finally making its appearance for a well-deserved warm Spring. And, whether you have a spacious yard or a small patio, there are several ways to kit your space out and reinvent it for relaxing and entertaining this Spring. Of course, Best Deck’s eco decking and other composite wood products go a long way in creating an ideal outdoor space too. So, let’s work together to create an awesome retreat.
Preparing Your Outdoor Area for Spring
Spring is the time for renewal and rejuvenation. So, celebrate this magic season by refreshing and revitalising your outdoor space. Enjoy your backyard or patio to the fullest by creating a tranquil oasis where you can relax, entertain and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Prepare the area by clearing it of any debris, old leaves, twigs, and mould and moss caused by sustained moisture. You can also prune shrubs and creepers, cut the grass, and even pepper the space with some solar-powered or twinkle lights.
Creating a Stylish Living Area with Outdoor Deck Flooring
To set the scene and define an entertainment and leisure area effectively, the right flooring is essential. Our composite wood decking is available in a variety of colours and finishes and offers tasteful decking that does not warp, crack, fade or splinter.
The non-slip finish makes it ideal for areas around the swimming pool or those that get wet when watering the garden or when it rains.
Our decking requires no maintenance and only the occasional clean to keep it looking fantastic all year round.
Your decking need not only be installed in a sprawling garden. It can be used for smaller areas (such as on an intimate patio outside a bedroom) as well.
How Decorative Panelling Can Transform Your Space for Spring
Use composite wood wall cladding and decorative panelling to ensure that your outdoor space has that WOW factor this season! It can be used to separate areas or provide privacy. For example, use an elegant composite wood panel to create a private spot for morning coffee or evening sundowners, or to separate the swimming pool from the rest of the garden or the house.
This is also a fabulous way to create a private nook on a balcony that’s flanked by neighbours or visible from the street.
Pergolas: Shade and Style for Spring
Pergolas are another great way to enhance your outdoor living space, extending the area you have to entertain friends and family, or simply to relax in aesthetically attractive surroundings. A gorgeous pergola provides shade and protection from the elements (especially when laden in fragrant jasmine or honeysuckle), creating a cosy and inviting space for relaxation and entertaining.
Best Deck offers several pergola designs in different colours and finishes. This ensures that they complement your home seamlessly while keeping your property contemporary and stylish, adding value in the short and long term.
Use your composite wood pergola for Sunday lunches, afternoon teas, cocktails, a spot to set up all the salad and desserts for a braai, and a venue to catch up with friends while the kids splash in the pool.
What to Plant in Spring
To enhance your outdoor space and make the most of these abundant conditions, some flowers and vegetables do best when planted in Spring. In South Africa, these include:
- Geraniums
- Jasmine
- Azaleas
- Hydrangeas
- Bougainvillea
- Marigolds
- Begonias
- Sunflowers
- Pansies
- Jacaranda trees
- Yellowwood trees
Edible options include:
- Cabbage
- Cucumber
- Peppers
- Chillies
- Lettuce
- Brinjal
- Pumpkin
- Radish
- Carrots
- Beans
- A huge variety of herbs
Make your garden or veranda a treasure trove of nectar and pollen that attracts birds and bees by planting:
- Lavender
- Sunflowers
- Rosemary
- Vygies
- Thyme
- Bottlebrush
- Proteas
- Zinnias
Best Deck Products for the Best Spring
Our composite products are guaranteed for between 10 and 25 years, depending on the product range you choose. This is a long-term investment that is affordable, reliable and resilient. It’s easy to install yourself (click here for our decking DIY instructions), but you can also leave it to our expert installation suppliers around South Africa.
To create a beautiful outdoor space in time to get the most out of Spring and Summer, contact us at [email protected] or fill out our online enquiry form.
