End of Summer Gardening Checklist with HEX Living
September, October, November, December – the months that make you go ‘burr’. The days get colder, the nights stretch longer and many of us pack up our garden furniture and retreat indoors to warmth. But that doesn’t need to be the case.
That beautiful garden you spent all summer nurturing doesn’t need to suddenly lose its charm when the temperature drops. These months host some of the most iconic seasonal events of the year. Garden parties in the colder months aren’t only possible, but they could be some of the most memorable gatherings you’ll ever host.
September
September is the most popular month for birthdays, with September 26th the most common day to celebrate. So why not make your garden the centrepiece of the festivities? It’s the perfect time to host a birthday bash that, with summer’s end in sight, captures the best of both seasons. The leaves are turning, and the golden light of early evening makes everything feel a little more magical. The weather might not promise an Indian summer, but with our garden furniture sets like the Sandon Collection and the Tutbury collection, you and your guests can still lounge in comfort with scatter cushions and cosy blankets for added warmth and relaxation.
October
Then comes October, and with it, Halloween. Honestly, gardens were made for it. The darkness, the chill, it’s the perfect setting for a spooky night. Forget cramped living rooms and awkward costume parties indoors. Take it outside. Let the shadows do the storytelling, light up the pumpkins, and let your garden become the ultimate haunted hideaway.
A pergola, like our Marchington Pergola, provides a covered outdoor space for your garden furniture and keeps you sheltered from wind and rain, so the party goes on no matter the weather. Plus, it’s weatherproof and rust resistant.
November
By Bonfire Night, the garden is the only destination. The fifth of November is all about fire, light, and warmth. Whether it’s sparklers, a firepit, or fireworks, it’s time to be outside and celebrate. The cold air makes the warmth feel even better, and the night sky becomes part of the show.
December
Then December rolls in, and it’s Christmas. Temperatures may drop to single figures, but with your garden dressed in atmospheric festive lights, why wouldn’t you throw a party in that atmosphere? This is where a fire pit really proves its worth… Providing warmth on chiller days, the gas-powered controls are easy to operate and can be up and running in a matter of seconds, keeping you and your guests toasty as you snuggle up on your garden furniture.
Just picture it: outdoor Christmas movies, firepits and blankets – maybe even a mug of mulled wine doubling as a handwarmer. A merry picture indeed.
The garden party season doesn’t end with summer. Just like how we swap sun hats for bobble hats, your garden can adapt too. HEX Living offers some incredible all-year round must-haves, like the Marchington pergola and gas firepit, which are perfect for keeping the party going, whatever the weather.
Embrace the chill, darkness, and sparkle of the colder months, and your garden might just become your favourite place to celebrate, all-year round.
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