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This is how you create a cozy garden in winter

While it is common to enjoy your garden during the summer, why not choose to make your garden cozy during the winter months as well this year? The fresh air is not only good for your health, but it can also be nice to sit outside with the family as long as you make sure everyone is nice and warm. It is not for nothing that barbecuing has become extremely popular during the winter months! Read on for our tips on how to create a cozy winter garden.

Use part of the garden
In winter you don't have to use the entire garden to enjoy the outdoors. Set up a small area of ​​the garden to act as a “winter garden”. Make sure it is an area where you are out of the wind and possibly the rain. With a Douglas wood fence you can create a good garden partition, with which you create privacy, but also a warm appearance.

Provide the right furniture
Not only in the winter, but also in the summer months, it is certainly wise in the Netherlands to place the right furniture in your garden. After all, you want to be able to enjoy it for a long time! Provide furniture that can take a beating and withstand the changing weather.

Create a porch
Not a fan of really sitting outside in the cold? Then choose a veranda. With a veranda you can enjoy your garden all year round. It protects against the sun, the rain and gives a slightly warmer feeling. It is wise to use durable materials with a long lifespan such as Douglas wood.

Make it cozy
A cozy atmosphere gives off warmth immediately. Place soft blankets and cushions on the seats, which not only create an instant cozy atmosphere, but can also be used to keep you warm. With warm light, candles, a fire pit and some beautiful winter plants, you complete the cozy atmosphere!