The sun rises and all the ingredients are in place for a perfect summer day. Temperatures are rising and you don't have to go anywhere today. The kids are at home, friends are coming over or you have the house all to yourself. A wonderful prospect. And with the tips in this article, you will enjoy this summer day in your own garden even more.
1. Make it comfortable
Create plenty of lounge areas. Think of a hammock, a lounge sofa, a lounger or beanbags. That true holiday feeling, but in your own garden. Grab a magazine or book and you are ready for a lovely summer day! While the kids play in the garden, you can keep an eye on them from your spot. Or you invite friends or family over for a cosy afternoon with snacks and drinks. Expecting some rain? Then a veranda offers a solution. This way, you will enjoy your garden for an extra long time!
2. Create shade in the right places
Shade not only offers protection from bright sun rays, but also provides extra cooling on hot days. There are many creative ways to create more shade: from a shading screen to large plants. We have listed the best indoor and outdoor sun shading. Under your veranda, the temperature can also rise considerably. Fortunately, there are very good solutions to this in the form of sun shading and outdoor shutters. Do you prefer to sit in the sun or shade? You decide.
3. Take good care of yourself
Make sure you are lacking for nothing on such a lovely summer day. Think (homemade) ice creams, (healthy or not so healthy) snacks and tasty drinks. And speaking of drinks: drinking enough water is important on a hot day. Not a fan of water? Then mix a jug of water with lemon, cucumber, raspberry and/or mint. Also, make sure flies and other insects don't have a chance to get on your food or in your drink. Put up fly repellents or place nets over food and drinks. Under a veranda, glass sliding doors with weather strips keep insects away.
4. Take good care of your plants
Give your plants enough water, too. Especially in warm weather, the plants need a bit more attention. And did you know that some plants thrive better under a veranda than outside? While doing so, pay attention to the amount of shade and sunlight under the veranda. We tell you all about this in the article on the best plants for under your veranda. Plants not only add atmosphere but also make a positive contribution to air quality. Plenty of reasons to pay some extra attention to these green mood makers.
5. Extend the summer day into the evening
You want such a lovely summer day to last as long as possible. But at some point, the sun really does set. Then there is only one thing to do: stay in your garden and enjoy the summer evening! There are plenty of ways to fill such a summer evening. Do you have a veranda? Then create extra atmosphere with adjustable and/or dimmable lighting. Read more tips for the cosiest summer evenings in your garden and make this summer unforgettable.
Complete your garden with a Gumax® veranda and enjoy the summer even more. Expand the veranda to suit your needs with sun shading and/or Gumax® Shading Panels for extra shade and the Gumax® Lighting System for more atmosphere in the evening.
