How to Use Your Landscaping Year-Round

Living in Minnesota, we often find ourselves cozied up indoors during the winter. However, homeowners who have invested in their landscaping want to be able to use it for as many months as possible.

While it might not be time to hop in the pool again, there are several ways that you can use your landscaping year-round. Keep reading to explore various ways you can use your landscaping year-round in Minnesota.

Fire Features 

Whether it’s a gas or wood fireplace, fire pit, or fire pit table, using a fire feature as a heat source is a must-have to comfortably use your backyard in the winter. Gas or wood fireplaces look stunning and can be built with a variety of materials while fire pit tables provide a space to eat outdoors while staying warm. Fire features are a staple on cooler Minnesota days, breezy nights, and more.

Patio Heaters 

Gas patio heaters are fairly inexpensive and provide a lot of heat to keep you comfortable. You can keep them in storage during the year and bring them out for the winter since they’re portable. They also don’t take up much space at all, making them a convenient option for a backyard that doesn’t have room for a fire pit. If you have a backyard living space or are thinking of adding one, a patio heater is a great option for using your Minnesota yard year-round.

Four-Season Porches

For Minnesota homeowners who aren’t big fans of the cold, installing an enclosed porch still allows you to enjoy the sights of your landscaping while keeping warm. You can also install an outdoor kitchen on the patio so you get that feeling of grilling outdoors while staying protected from the elements.

Hot Tubs

A hot tub is a great investment to enjoy your backyard all year long in Minnesota! Stepping into a hot tub on a chilly winter day feels incredible and allows you to stay outside for as long as you’d like. There’s something so relaxing about lounging in warm water amidst a Minnesota winter. It’s also a good way to encourage family and friends to get outside and spend some time together. 

Pergola Curtains 

If your outdoor structure isn’t enclosed, adding curtains and screens to it can help protect you from the cold wind. Curtains also look lovely and can really enhance the space as well. On top of that, it provides a nice barrier against bugs in the summertime. Choose your material and color to fit the aesthetic, and enjoy! 

Pillows & Blankets 

In addition to bundling up to relax on the patio, adding pillows and blankets provides extra comfort and warmth. Of course, you’ll want to keep these comfort items indoors until you’re ready to head outside. Another option to store your blankets is to create an outdoors bench for whenever you need them.

Where to Find Minnesota Landscaping Experts

If you’re wondering where to find Minnesota landscaping experts, our professional designers and landscaping architects at Outdoor Innovations will design, plan, and install the necessary structures and features to help you enjoy your landscaping year-round. Curious to see what we can do to bring your dream backyard to life?

Outdoor Innovations Landscaping creates elevated backyards for homeowners in Minnesota. From in-ground pools to luxurious grilling stations to outdoor living rooms, we do it all. Explore our past projects and get a quote online to make your dream backyard a reality.