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Happy New Year!!!
January is the time to start planning your 2010 garden and
landscape. Those
of you who are snowed in can start pouring over your favorite websites
and magazines to see what the outdoor and gardening trends of 2010 will
be. Start shopping now for a new set of furniture for your deck or
patio, a new lighting system for your landscape and driveway, or
whatever outdoor lights and furniture you were missing in 2009.
Some of you don't have snow but experience cool weather in the winter, and
some of you are basking in warmth if you live in Zone 8 or above. For
you smart people living in the tropics or subtropics, outdoor living is
always an option no matter the time of year! In fact, winter may be the best season for spending time in your outdoor space.
Choices for quality outdoor furniture and lighting have never been better!
Did you know that:
- Teak, a tropical wood, is extremely durable.
- Teak and teak furniture can be purchased from companies practicing and supporting sustainable harvesting methods.
- Low voltage lighting systems can be easy to install.
- Resin wicker made from PVC looks just like real wicker but lasts longer and is easier to maintain.
- Plastic (resin) outdoor furniture is often manufactured from recycled materials.
- Commercial lighting, while being an important investment for your business, can also be used in your home landscape.
- Copper lighting can be cleaned and polished or left to develop a soft green patina: It's your choice!
- Outdoor speakers for the patio or deck add another level of inexpensive enjoyment to outdoor living.
- Outdoor fountains are often self contained, meaning you don't need an electrician or plumber to install them.
- String lights are fun and festive any time of the year, and they may be just the low lighting you were looking for.
- Solar yard lighting is the biggest new trend in outdoor lighting systems.