Nowadays, gardens can be such wonderful places. Whenever I think that apartment living might be an alternative, I realize that I could never leave my garden. They are a refuge to retreat to and the perfect spot to entertain friends and family.
And Australia certainly has some vastly different regional temperatures and this is very evident during the winter months. When you are in a coastal tropical region, a more temperate subtropical area, or a chilly inland region, don't abandon the garden during the colder months but find ways to still use and enjoy it.
As the Melissa King, horticulturist, gardening presenter and author talks top tips on fire pits and creating the ultimate outdoor entertaining space so that you can use your garden during winter.
Then, adding a fire pit to your outdoor space will bring families and friends together year-round.
So, we can see that automatically transforms your garden or courtyard into a stylish entertaining area with ease.
But when the cooler months draw closer and the vast majority of Australians adapt to spending more time at home, the addition of a fire pit is a true investment, bound to bring hours of enjoyment for all ages.
Also, Melissa is the brand ambassador for Northcote Pottery and has the following tips for you if you are investing in a fire pit.
Choosing the right location
While it comes to positioning your firepit in the garden, safety considerations should always go into its placement.
You can see that fire pits are a great heat source on those chilly nights when used safely.
But, today, don't forget that radiant heat can cause damage to surrounding surfaces and objects, so it is important to maintain at least two-meters clearance both above and around your firepit at all times, and ensure you don’t use it underneath any outdoor structures.
Fìnally, fire pits, like the stylish Glow Hive Fire Pit from Northcote Pottery (from $299), are great for extra safety, fire pits also convert into a table when not in use.
How to use your garden during winter
That place your fire pit on a fireproof surface, like soil, heat-proof paving, or heat-proof gravel. And brown grass and wooden decking will scorch, and is highly flammable, adding unnecessary risk.
Designated Design
So, depending on the size of your garden, create a private haven using hedges or screens to separate your fire pit area from the rest of the backyard.
The achieve a campfire-feel using a style like the Glow Ironbark Fire Pit (from $129)- offers a beautiful, rustic Australiana design with decorative gum leaf detail, perfectly accentuated with deck chairs or a rock wall. It includes a few cushions for a soft touch.
Now, Australian bushland feels using native plants, like Grevilleas and Banksias. It is áas grant plants to engage the senses, such as Daphne, Winter Sweet, or Viburnums. When you enjoy burning incense or scented candles, consider adding ingredients to your fire, like cinnamon sticks for spicy warmth, rosemary for a hearty ambiance, or dried fruit for a tropical atmosphere.
Don't find the reason why you should let your fire pit just sit there as the weather warms up and you can plant it up! The rustic designs, like the Glow Ironbark Fire Pit (from $129), look striking with ornamentals.
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