How to Get Your Outdoor Space Ready for Summer

It’s officially springtime! As you prepare for a summer of at-home entertaining, we’re here with some helpful tips to get your backyard ready for guests.

First things first, it’s time for spring cleaning! While spring cleaning is often associated with closet cleanouts and indoor organization, it’s important to give your outdoor space some love. After a long winter of snow and rain, there are a variety of improvements you can make to prepare your backyard for sunny weather.

Although cleaning your home’s exterior is a challenging task, we have a few updates you can make that will make a big difference in the overall appearance of your backyard. Start by getting your gutters cleaned out to remove any leaves or debris that have accumulated throughout the fall and winter. Once those are clean, consider getting your windows cleaned if they’re looking particularly dirty.

And if you’re looking for a full indoor spring cleaning guide, take a look at our cleaning blog here.

As one of the most noticeable aspects of your backyard, landscaping can make an incredible difference in the appearance of your home. Here is our checklist for effective yard maintenance:

1. Pull weeds and pick up any sticks in your yard.
2. Mow your lawn.
3. Mulch your garden for a fresh look.
4. Plant flowers throughout your garden (once the weather is consistent, of course).
5. Remove any leaves or debris from your patio.

If you plan to entertain friends and family this summer, you’ll want to make sure your outdoor furniture is in good shape for guests. And if you want to invest in a new patio or conversation set for your outdoor space, look no further than Hanover.

With classic pieces designed for the modern homeowner, Hanover conversation and dining sets are the perfect solution for summer entertaining. Whether you plan to host a large group or just a few friends or family, we’ve got you covered with a variety of styles, materials, colors, and sizes for your outdoor furniture. Not to mention, our outdoor sets are designed with inclement weather in mind, providing your furniture with more longevity to help you get the most out of your investment.

For a small gathering at home, conversation sets are an excellent investment. These deep-seating sets are an ideal blend of comfort and style, allowing your guests to relax and enjoy the conversation. Check out the collection here.

And for year-round entertaining, take a look at our patio heaters to keep you and your guests warm in the cooler weather.

You can’t go wrong with an outdoor fire pit! As the perfect addition to a summer night, fire pits are an excellent way to entertain guests while keeping everyone warm when the temperature cools down in the evenings. Not to mention, no summer get-together is complete without smores!

Shop our selection of fire pits here.

For a more formal option, consider investing in an outdoor dining set. These are perfect for outdoor dinners in the summers, Sunday brunch, and much more. Both comfortable and stylish, outdoor dining sets make your patio feel more complete.

With irresistible styles form Hanover, we’ve got you covered no matter your furniture taste. From rustic farmhouse to elegant and traditional, you’ll fall in love with our outdoor dining set collection.

Whether or not you’ve chosen to update your patio furniture, it’s important to add a few unique touches to your outdoor space to create a cozy environment, personalized to your style. For this step, we recommend a statement rug, accent pillows, lanterns, tabletop bouquets, string lights, and more.

Take a look at a few of our favorite outdoor accessories.

As we say goodbye to cold weather and welcome a season of sunshine, we wish you the best in your outdoor updates (and we know your guests will love them, too)!