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Entertaining outdoors in the winter

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Entertaining outdoors in the winter

Kawartha Lakes is stunning outside in the winter, so why let the cold stop you from entertaining outdoors? With a little work, you can have an incred-inline-blockle all season outdoor space. "Creating the perfect winter outdoor space is a combination of providing a comfortable seating area, a beautiful backdrop and a heat source that will keep everyone cozy. Getting it right takes a little planning but once you’ve hit that sweet spot, you won’t be in such a hurry for summer to arrive." Add a fire pit, an outdoor heater, or even a hot tub to keep the cold at bay. 

Rug up and head outside for winter entertaining

IT might be cold outside but the weather doesn’t need to be warm if you’re thinking of hosting friends outdoors. This season, more people are discovering the pleasures of using the garden to entertain through winter. Director of Landart Landscapes Matt Leacy says more of his clients are asking for spaces suitable for relaxing in comfort, even as temperatures drop. “All my clients are thinking about their outdoor spaces at the moment,” he says. “In the winter, most of them are talking about a firepit or a fireplace, something to warm the garden and keep you outside longer.” Creating the...

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