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Extend Your Outdoor Season By Jacqui Chaisson
Summer may be over but that doesn't mean you have to abandon your backyard oasis.
S ummer in Prince Edward Island is wonderful; sunny days on the beach and cool seaside breezes at night, it provides perfect weather for being outside. However, summer does eventually come to end and the days and nights become cooler, sending most of us indoors. But don't despair, we can still enjoy our decks and patios with a few simple adjustments.
Light the Way As the days get shorter we tend to head indoors at dusk. Adding some patio lights, solar garden lights or additional outdoor lighting fixtures can make it safer to use your outdoor space as it gets dark. Use spotlights to highlight trees, shrubs and gardens or run rope lights along your deck for a warm subtle glow.
Chase the chill Add a fire pit or alternative heat element to your outdoor space to warm up the cooler days or evenings. Be sure to check with any regulations or restrictions regarding fire pits in your neighbourhood or community. There are lots of options to choose from: free- standing fire bowls, built-in pits, fireplaces or simple heating units.
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