get in the zone the secret to any inviting space more inviting by creating purposeful hangout zones such as a relaxing dining space and an outdoor grilling all hands on deck beginning of the season to give your pressure washer is your best friend! get fired up summertime calls for fireside weenies and s'mores! give your family a good fire pit the focal point of your seating pit is at least 10 feet away from the house or any other combustible building or surface • never use lighter fluid or gasoline to or fire-starter blocks are best • always keep a fire extinguisher hose or bucket of water close by • keep small children and pets at least three feet away from the fire at all times hydration station station for guests to help themselves great landing spot for host gifts and any drinks guests might bring to share be sure to fully extinguish it at the end of the night plants oʻplenty breathe some life into your outdoor some large planters and get creative! fill them with flowers for pops of your hands dirty? pick up some fun tropical plants from the schnucks floral department set the mood from the house to a nearby tree or attach them to the fence with plastic outdoor clips light some votive candles inside mason jars or even extra glassware to place on tabletops array of glass jars filled with cuttings from your garden oversized throw pillows on the ground their own blankets to keep warm as the provide extra lounge space in the grass if needed
