Discover how to host the best garden parties of the summer

Summer is a time for connecting with people you not only care about, but always have loads of fun with as well. As we carefully roll into a season where we can at last enjoy more freedoms and get a little more social, it seems the upcoming weeks are a perfect opportunity to celebrate coming together with a cool garden party. 
Firstly, decide on what kind of party you’re going for. Casual or elegant? Rowdy or chic? Have you thought about setting up an outdoor cinema and need to create comfy seating areas or will kids be invited to enjoy your pool? Once you know the ambience want to create, its time do a little shopping and give your outdoor space the summer vibe it needs to warmly welcome your guests. Here are a few pointers to get you going:

GARDEN DÉCOR

Spruce up your garden with a summer makeover, climbing and hanging plants or whole trees around new decorative arches or water features. Divide your planting spaces, trees and other areas with nets, fencing and trellis solutions. Add deco rocks or tiles to create pathways or choose some realistic and easy to maintain artificial grass for chosen areas and create your very own, private oasis with some natural bamboo fencing.

OUTDOOR FURNITURE

Renew your garden furniture or choose new outdoor cushions to refresh the entire look of your space while adding trendy statement pieces like swings, hanging chairs and hammocks. When creating new seating areas always keep your outdoor shading needs in mind, because during the next few months, the right gazebo, awning, tent, pergola and/or umbrella, can make all the difference at all-day house parties.

OUTDOOR COOKING

Renew your bbq cookware, treat yourself to some heavy-duty aprons and gloves, stock up on fire starters, burning fuels and utensils, accessorize your existing set up or invest in a whole new one, to serve your guests anything from an all you can eat feast to grilled titbits made on the spot. Remember: you can’t have a garden party without serving up some cool drinks as well, so make sure you’ve got the right blender for the job, beer mugs and glassware for all kinds of cocktails and inflatable pool party coolers or our bestselling Keter designer cooler range, for easy access to ice and mixers.

LIGHTING

Nothing says party like great lighting, and when it comes to the great outdoors there are plenty of garden lighting options and even garden torches that will all add to the look and feel of unforgettable get-togethers all summer long.

POOLS

Both inbuilt and portable frame pools can be a summer party’s best feature, especially when filled with fun inflatables, as well as plenty of toys and accessories for all ages. Just make sure you use quality pool maintenance products to keep it looking spic and span all summer long.

The rest is up to you, and we are sure you will do a great job organizing and enjoying your next garden parties. If you need any additional help, you can always consult our experts (and keen party-goers) at all Superhome Centre stores!