Al-Fresco Dining: The Perfect Garden for Self-Isolation

Self-isolation is clearly upon us — with bank holiday approaching and uncertainty of when we’ll be allowed back outside, it’s down to us to spruce up our time at home and improve our gardens to have fun with the people we live with.

 

Fortunately, there’s plenty of inspiration for us to use to transform our gardens into a relaxing haven as the weather starts to warm up. With everything from container units to outdoor amphitheatres, us Brits are keen to make the most of even the wettest of weekends. 

 

To help make your garden the perfect ‘al-fresco isolation experience’, the team at Fulton Umbrellas, who provide designer umbrellas, have collated Google search data and highlighted the must-have gardening products that can make your garden a luxurious zone for self-isolation.

 

 

Umbrellas for all seasons 

Seriously, this should be consideration number one! When analysts searched for ‘Garden Umbrella UK’ the term had risen by a whopping 81% compared to this time last year. The British weather is notoriously unpredictable, and you don’t want to throw a garden party for the rain to randomly douse you and the people you live with (unless if you’re having a water fight?). If the weather isn’t great, usually when out and about outside, you’ll have been protected by the elements by your men’s and ladies’ umbrellas — but now they can put these to one side in your garden and you can sit under the protection of your lovely garden umbrellas. 

 

Or, why not try a parasol? When analysts looked at ‘Garden Parasols UK’, the term had also risen by 34% compared to April last year. The great thing about garden parasols is that they don’t stand out like a sore thumb in certain seasons, they can be used for protection against rain and shade in the sun. Everywhere from your local Wetherspoons to the Ritz Restaurant Terrace in London have umbrellas! 

 

Up your flooring game 

Decking or patio can make or break the look of your garden. So much so, the term ‘Decking’ had risen by 23% compared to this time last year. So, why not up your decoration game and invest into extra details? Decking, along with a beautiful outdoor rug underneath your dining area, will take your garden to the next level — sumptuous padding makes everyone feel right at home. There’s plenty of waterproof and reversible rugs out there, so get looking online! 

 

 

Create the atmosphere 

A product everyone has in their garden, flowers really contribute to the ambience. You can also choose which flowers to grow to add to your chosen theme. As we’re currently in springtime, analysts also looked at ‘Flower Delivery’ and noticed another huge 63% search rise, compared to 2019. For example, why not place some gorgeous white lilies on your dining table?

For a plus, you could also include a portable speaker so that you can all listen to your favourite music and have a sing along while eating food and drinking great drink!  

 

There’s plenty of fun, creative ideas to improve your self-isolation experience at home. With the people you love and live with, what could be better?