When autumn is here, many are drawn inside. It's a pity really, because with the right preparation, autumn days can also be enjoyed in the garden.
Most people think that spring is the best time of the year. The flowers are slowly opening their buds, the sun is already warming up a little and the birds are chirping. But don't you think that autumn has a lot more to offer visually? The leaves change color and enchant us with the most beautiful colors, the autumn flowers bloom and the sun lets everything appear in a very special glow. Just lovely, isn't it?
Unfortunately, most people miss this natural spectacle because they think autumn is just grey, dingy and cold. And what do they do accordingly? You retreat inside and let the beauty of autumn escape you. But let's be honest: it's not true that autumn is only gray and dingy. There are so many beautiful sunny days in autumn that invite you to enjoy the wonderful autumn atmosphere in the garden. The important thing is that you arm yourself against the cold so that you don't freeze.
4 warming tips for cold autumn days
➔ Tip 1 - Set up radiant heaters:
Radiant heaters aren't just for cool summer evenings. They can also be used on fresh autumn days. For example, if you are having an autumn garden party or just want to enjoy your coffee and cake outdoors. Gas patio heaters, for example, are particularly practical because they offer the following advantages:
- have an anti-tilt device (automatic gas cut-off)
- Heat output is infinitely adjustable via a rotary control
- Can be used anywhere outdoors (no power connection)
- cheaper than other radiant heaters
Inspired by the many years of experience of restaurateurs in terms of outdoor equipment, gas patio heaters also make the most sense for the garden, especially in the shape of a mushroom, since the heat can be used most effectively with this design. There are various models with a heat output of 6 -12 kW or 5 - 13 kW, as well as models with a retractable mast.
➔ Tip 2 - Fire Bowl/Basketlight:
If you not only want to enjoy your coffee outdoors, but maybe even want to sit in the garden all afternoon, you can also light the fire bowl or a fire basket. This not only warms you wonderfully - when the fire crackles and blazes, it also gives the whole autumn mood that certain something. A particularly beautiful fire bowl, which you can also use as a garden grill, can be found e.g. on Amazon.de.
The great thing about a fire bowl or fire basket is that you can place it anywhere in the garden, depending on your mood. If, on the other hand, you would like to set up a real small oasis of well-being in the garden, you can also create a fireplace in the garden (reading tip: Creating a fireplace in the garden - 4 creative ideas presented).
➔ Tip 3 - cover with a blanket:
If you are not sitting by the fire and letting the warmth of the crackling flame warm you up, a blanket can also provide a lot of warmth on cold days. Snuggled up in a blanket, you can then watch the fall of the beautiful autumn leaves yourself from a deck chair. It is best to use a fleece blanket to warm up, because fleece blankets are not only super soft and easy to care for, they are also particularly warm on cold days. Just look at the outdoor spaces of restaurants, cafes and bars. Here you will always see fleece blankets on the chairs. They simply keep you warm best.
Since the fleece blanket or blankets are only intended for the garden, they don't even have to be expensive. You can find beautiful models at a low price on kik.de, for example. From solid color blankets to floral patterned blankets, you'll find everything here.
➔ Tip 4 - Prepare thermos with hot drink:
A blanket, fire and warm clothes will never let us freeze. But what warms you up better than a delicious hot drink? Therefore, the thermos flask should always be your companion when you are in the garden. Wrapped up in a blanket, you could then enjoy a delicious tea, punch, coffee or hot chocolate and let the warm autumn sun shine on your nose. You can find a few delicious recipes for hot drinks, for example, on Brigitte.de.
Important: So that your drink does not cool down too quickly, you should not only put it in a thermos flask, but also use a thermos mug when drinking it. The drink then optimally warms you up from the inside.