Gardening Tips | ButterflySwirl » Outdoor Accessories http://butterflyswirl.com Veggies to flowers to everything in between Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:52:33 +0000 en hourly 1 Invest In Patio Covers http://butterflyswirl.com/invest-in-patio-covers/ http://butterflyswirl.com/invest-in-patio-covers/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:04:22 +0000 Lindsay Hamilton http://butterflyswirl.com/?p=178 invest in some patio covers.]]> With the weather cooling down, there will less and less time spent outside. A lot of people put their outdoor furniture in the basement but if you have a small place and there is no room for this option, the next best thing is to invest in some patio covers.

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Smart patio covers will be durable and long lasting. Find some that have click-close straps and handles fitting and removing. Another key thing to find is a ventilating system with patio covers. This will help reduce condensation and won’t cause ballooning during high winds.

]]> http://butterflyswirl.com/invest-in-patio-covers/feed/ 0 A Patio Canopy Guide – Choosing The Right One http://butterflyswirl.com/patio-canopy/ http://butterflyswirl.com/patio-canopy/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:09:33 +0000 Lindsay Hamilton http://butterflyswirl.com/?p=65 patio canopy spices up your backyard and allows you to entertain parties on a whim. But with soo many to choose from it's a difficult decision.]]> Your neighbors have one and even your parents have one and now you want one. A patio canopy spices up your backyard and allows you to entertain parties on a whim. But with soo many to choose from it’s a difficult decision. You like your neighbors’ but it’s too small and your like your parents’ but yellow isn’t your color. Here are some tips to choosing the right patio canopy for you.

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The number one consideration is price. An outdoor canopy can be pricey but if you wait, a sale is bound to pop up. Many range between $200-300 but there will be sales and there are some beautiful ones under $100. Even if it is expensive, think of it as an investment. A patio canopy can be used every spring and summer and it never goes out of style. With proper care, it could last many many years.

Another consideration you want to consider is the size and shape of the patio canopy. Make sure to measure out where you want your patio canopy. It could be on your deck or on your patio stone or by your garden. Next decide if you want a square shape or a hexagon shape patio canopy.

Once you figure out that, just find a great color to compliment your backyard and away you go. Outdoor accessories add a wonderful touch to your garden. Summer is the time to splurge so go ahead.

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