Neither the summer of San Miguel (end of September) nor the summer of San Martín (mid-November). We no longer have excuses. The daytime temperatures of these weeks are perfect for taking advantage of the pleasure of sitting in the garden until the last moment. And although night temperatures drop considerably, with some tricks and accessories, you can enjoy the greenery in any season.
, despite temperature changes, autumn brings life back to gardens, especially after “the vegetative break in summer in which plants slow down their growth due to high temperatures.” So says Daniel Valera, director of Dstudio, who is dedicated to landscape design.
In fact, with the first autumn rains, our gardens wake up for a few weeks to offer us their best colour: “While the grasses look toasted by the summer sun, the oaks and maples compete with the best colour palette rich in yellows, greens and oranges“. Undoubtedly, it is the most beautiful moment in the green areas. These colours are what “inspire when designing an outdoor space and invite us to get lost in a blanket with a good book and enjoy an autumn afternoon in our gardens or terraces.”
Although the jacket becomes essential as evening falls, we can install some element that helps us extend the hours in the garden. “Heaters are a good choice and are no longer at odds with the design since we can integrate them perfectly into our porch or terrace decoration. Standing, wall or ceiling. “Single or double.” Indeed, there is no longer an excuse not to spend long periods of conversation outside. These pieces can be installed in a fixed place or incorporated into a foot to install them in a place of interest and convenience.
“If we have enough space, we can create a modern corner by installing an outdoor fireplace. Minimalist in style but with very hard materials, garden fireplaces invite us to sit by the fire and take advantage of the last hours of the day in the best company,” says Valera.
But the autumn garden fan does not live on heat alone. “Lighting is another of the points we most influence when designing a garden and, of course, when decorating it. Except on weekends, during the fall, we will only enjoy our outdoors during the afternoon, and the sun doesn’t take long to set, so it is important to have a good lighting project that makes the most of our garden.”
We are lucky because with the arrival of LED technology, “the options multiply, and we can create special environments for reasonable energy consumption. In addition, furniture companies have stepped up, and we currently have endless proposals for outdoor lighting, from the most conventional designs to original ideas unsuitable for all audiences.”
Without a doubt, the best thing to do is to go to a space dedicated to it – you also have them online – or hire a pro, if you can afford to do so., to advise you not only on how to decorate the garden but how to arrange it to autumn afternoons.