{"id":16979,"date":"2020-09-04T11:50:11","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T15:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/?p=16979"},"modified":"2024-04-22T10:01:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T14:01:31","slug":"backyard-makeover-how-to-glow-up-and-grow-up-your-outdoor-space-before-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/your-home\/decor-design\/backyard-makeover-how-to-glow-up-and-grow-up-your-outdoor-space-before-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Backyard Makeover: How to Glow Up (and Grow Up) Your Outdoor Space Before Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019ve put off your backyard makeover project this summer, don\u2019t fear. There\u2019s still time to glow up your exterior environment \u2013 and get it ready to shine in the spring \u2013 before the leaves fall and the ground freezes. We\u2019ve collected some suggestions from our customers about \u2018must-do\u2019 backyard remodeling projects that can be done by amateurs and hobbyists without needing to call in the contractors. Keep reading to discover our top five ways to make the most out of your outdoor space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Clean Your Beds. <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s easy to put off cleaning your garden\nbeds until Spring, especially when the days start getting colder and the last\nthing you want to do is stick your hands in soggy dead leaves. The good news\nis: you\ndon\u2019t have to, and actually you shouldn\u2019t<\/a> in order to support the native\nplants and critters making their homes in your backyard throughout the winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, there are some\nthings you can do to protect and improve your outdoor greenery and plants.\nAfter the first frost, remove and dispose of all diseased plants and parts.\nWhile keeping leaves in the beds is recommended, be sure to rake up any that\nare preventing light from getting to your grass and also clear out any bunched\nup around the bases of your perennials. Last but not least, save your\nvegetable and flower seeds<\/a> for replanting in the spring. A little work\ntoday will save you big bucks in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Chill Without the Chill. <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While some of our customers visit their\nstorage units to swap out patio furniture and plant stands with holiday lights\nand decorations by October, others extend the summer season as long as they\ncan. If you want to make a big impact with your DIY\nbackyard makeover, incorporate\ncozy elements that will make the transition from hot to cool easily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First on the list? Fire pits. Check your city ordinances to make sure they\u2019re allowed and get up to date on any restrictions before dropping any dough. (In Denver, for instance, residents can have gas fire pits but not wood-burning ones.) There are many, many tips and tutorials online about all styles and types of DIY fire pits<\/a> at just about any budget, and many using leftover pavers, lumber, and concrete you might have in your storage unit or garage. Survey what you have, decide what you\u2019re willing to spend, and commit time to it and you\u2019ll have a way to stylishly stave off the chill well into winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another tip to warm up the space is to invest in an indoor\/outdoor rug to place over frozen flooring. Camp blankets, ponchos and portable heaters<\/a> can also drastically up the style and comfort of your fire escape, porch or backyard without breaking the bank. And of course, be sure to check what you may have packed away in your CubeSmart storage unit before heading to the store. No need to buy new when you\u2019ve already got the materials you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Plant Fall Containers.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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 <\/strong>A quick way to make a big impact during your backyard makeover is to swap out any summer container plants with plants\nthat do well in the colder weather \u2013 and freshen up your outdoor spaces with\nseasonal chic. Look for evergreens and conifers as well as mums, pansies, sedum\nand snapdragons and flowering, ornamental kale and cabbage. Be sure to fill\nthem tightly into their containers, as plants don\u2019t grow as fast during the\nshort winter daylight hours. And don\u2019t forget that any sort of container that\nis porous (e.g., ceramic, terracotta or clay) can freeze and crack over the\nwinter, so use pots made out of more durable materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If buying new plants for your backyard makeover isn\u2019t in the budget, take a look at the ones you\u2019ve got in your current containers and swap them out with one another for a fresh take on old favorites. Before you move anything, however, water them thoroughly, wait for a day, and then remove anything you don\u2019t want to keep with a serrated trowel or soil knife. Take the plants you have left and rearrange them in groups in your new containers, fill them in with soil and a bit of general-purpose fertilizer, water them and voila! You\u2019ve created a whole new look without much time or money! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Light It Up. <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Darkness and cooler weather go hand in hand. Get the most out of your backyard (or really any type of space you want to refresh) by adding different types of lights throughout it. Key to your \u2018glow up\u2019 are floodlights, which are great for dark corners or dramatic plantings, string lights \u2013 including globes and twinkly holiday strands in white or coordinated colors \u2013 and either real or LED candles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When budget is an issue (and when isn\u2019t it?), there are many ways to corral household items into makeshift lanterns. One idea is to tie twine around the top glass edges of mason jars, pop an LED tealight inside each one, and then hang them from tree branches, balconies, fence posts, or even inside. You can hang just one or two or group them together for a sort of chandelier. Of course, if mason jars aren\u2019t your thing, consider using anything glass or metal that will let the light shine through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re ready to take your DIY backyard remodeling skills up a notch, Lowe\u2019s has a really simple online tutorial about how to make globe string lights<\/a> that will add texture and interest to your bare trees (or bare ceilings!) well into next spring. All you\u2019ll need is fencing wire, wire snippers, mini-bulb string lights, and last summer\u2019s beach ball to help create the \u2018globe,\u2019 so head over to your local hardware store (or your CubeSmart contact-free storage unit) and grab the supplies necessary to get crackin\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Bust Out the Coats. <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The beginning of fall is the perfect time to take on those painting and sealing projects you\u2019ve put off all summer. The days still get hot and bright enough to properly dry the surfaces \u2013 and the paints \u2013 but aren\u2019t so hot that you\u2019ll be uncomfortable during the project. Win-win!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outdoor\npaints for concrete are a quick and relatively easy way to spruce up\nyour slabs. Just be sure to choose a concrete or masonry paint that has been\ndesigned for use underfoot, properly prepare the slab with a low-pressure power\nwash, etch it with muriatic acid, and presto! You\u2019ve got all the ingredients\nfor a DIY redo of your concrete pads and porches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fences, planter boxes, and anything else made of wood in your backyard oasis can also be revived with one <\/em>coat of quality paint or seal to provide protection from winter elements. Why only one coat? Simple: according to the experts, one is enough to make a big visual impact and help extend the lives of your wooden pieces. Save the second coat for spring to freshen up the look as the weather warms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Backyard makeovers are not just limited to spring and early summer. Heck, they\u2019re not even limited to backyards! Maximize your enjoyment of your exterior by creating an oasis that can be used as the nights lengthen and the mercury drops. And if you decide to DIY rather than hiring it out, you may be surprised at how inventive you can get with items laying around your house \u2013 or your storage unit. Whatever you do, don\u2019t forget to share pictures and tag @CubeSmart on Instagram<\/a> and Facebook<\/a>. We can\u2019t wait to see it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve put off your backyard makeover project this summer, don\u2019t fear. There\u2019s still time to glow up your exterior environment \u2013 and get it ready to shine in the spring \u2013 before the leaves fall and the ground freezes. We\u2019ve collected some suggestions from our customers about \u2018must-do\u2019 backyard remodeling projects that can be […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":16986,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[1253,32],"class_list":["post-16979","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-decor-design","tag-backyard-remodel","tag-diy"],"yoast_head":"\r\nBackyard Makeover for the Fall | CubeSmart<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Click here to find some of our top five suggestions on 'must-do' backyard refresh projects. 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