Autumn is coming to an end, you will have to prepare your pool to face the winter season , by choosing the most suitable wintering method. But the pool area also deserves your full attention. What are the actions to take to find a pool area in perfect condition in spring? Here is our advice for effective maintenance and to enjoy your pool area also during the winter season.
Maintaining your pond is good, but what do you do with what surrounds it?
Your pool is a real eye-catcher, but your patio is also part of the harmonious whole you have built. The plants in your garden also contribute to the relaxing atmosphere you want to maintain in your outdoor space .
The terrace, a central element of your exterior
Your terrace, which you have designed to be a cozy and welcoming space during summer evenings spent in pleasant company, must be maintained in winter.
Your terrace must therefore be protected from humidity and frost , whether it is made of wood, earth or stone. It is advisable to use a water-repellent treatment and to use a tarpaulin to cover your terrace. Of course, it will be necessary to carry out a deep cleaning before the arrival of summer.
How to protect your plants from winter
You have chosen your plants with care and want them to be in great shape in the spring, so that they continue to enhance your exterior. How can you protect them from the cold and bad weather of winter?
Start by placing your plants in a sheltered place. The maintenance of your plants will be minimal during the winter, in fact some require little watering. The most fragile plants must be covered with a frost protection cover , especially exotic plants. From time to time, you can remove the covers to let them breathe and to benefit from the sun's rays, when possible.
Plants in terracotta pots should be covered with bubble wrap, as the pots may break in the cold.
Possible arrangements to enjoy your outdoors even in winter
It is possible to enjoy your outdoor space also during the coldest season of the year!
It is true that with the bad weather, it is better to put away all the summer equipment : the children's sandboxes, the parasols or even the planchas, will have to be put away carefully in order to find them in perfect condition for next summer.
However, sun loungers, nostalgic for sunny days, can be brought out to enjoy the winter sun rays. Garden furniture, just like sets of folding tables and chairs, must be protected so that the materials they are made of do not get damaged.
You can equip your outdoor space with an outdoor heater or even a patio heater . Also focus on decoration, by choosing outdoor lighting, such as beautiful garlands, to warm up the atmosphere!
