A beautiful pool area is more than just a place to cool off – it’s an elegant extension of your home, a private retreat where you and your family can host, entertain, or simply relax. For those living along the Main Line, summer days revolve around outdoor gatherings like pre-prom gatherings, Memorial Day pool parties, graduation celebrations, 4th of July barbecues, and season closing labor day gatherings.
As we head into the bustling season of backyard events, here’s how you can prepare your outdoor space to become a sophisticated yet comfortable gathering place, ideal for creating unforgettable memories with family and friends.
Start with a Refreshing Spring Cleanup
Before you invite your first guests, a thorough spring cleanup will instantly transform your space. Begin by tidying flower beds, edging lawns, pruning shrubs, and applying a fresh layer of mulch to create a clean, polished appearance. Consider a professional pressure wash for patios, walkways, and pool decks – this simple step makes a remarkable difference, renewing your landscape’s appearance in just hours.
Our full service maintenance team manages over 250 properties amongst the Main Line, from West Chester to Bryn Mawr to Narberth.
Update Your Outdoor Furniture.
Main Line summers are synonymous with elegant comfort. Now is the ideal time to refresh your outdoor furniture arrangement. Opt for timeless materials like weather-resistant teak, stylish wicker, or modern aluminum pieces, ensuring durability and ease of maintenance. Select neutral tones for furniture cushions and accentuate with colorful, weather-resistant pillows to add a seasonal flair that guests will admire.
Arrange seating in inviting conversational groupings to encourage socializing and relaxation, perfectly suited to everything from intimate gatherings to large celebrations.
Elevate Your Container Gardens
Beautifully styled containers and planters instantly elevate your outdoor ambiance. Choose containers in varying sizes and textures, and fill them with lush greenery and seasonal blooms that complement your home’s style. For a cohesive look, consider selecting a consistent color palette that mirrors your overall landscape.
Terren’s Seasonal Stylist Kat McCullough recommends, “Mix textures like trailing ivy with bold, vibrant annuals or structured boxwood topiaries to create stunning arrangements.” Our seasonal styling team can help curate the right arrangements for your home.
Enhance the Vibes with Lighting
Thoughtful outdoor lighting sets the perfect tone for evening entertainment. Incorporate subtle path lights for safety and gentle uplighting on trees and architectural features for visual interest. Add ambiance by stringing elegant café lights over patios or seating areas, and complement these with lanterns or candlelit arrangements for warm, welcoming gatherings that last well into the evening. Terren’s landscape Design team can help create functional and beautiful lighting enhancements.
Get Your Lawn Event-Ready
The Main Line’s lush, green lawns provide the perfect setting for outdoor celebrations. Early spring is the ideal time to address your lawn. Our Terren Turf Care specialist Fernando Rosa emphasizes, “Putting effort in early on for your lawn’s health pays off all summer. Regular mowing at the right height, proper watering, and timely fertilization ensure your grass will withstand summer heat and heavy foot traffic, creating the perfect foundation for your outdoor events.” Your fertilization applications leading up to July 4th should contain iron for greening, and potassium for establishing deeper roots to have a better chance at surviving summer heat.
If your lawn goes dormant in the summer and browns out, you might want to consider a lawn renovation to replace your lawn with turf-type tall fescue grass (TTTF). TTTF is known for withstanding summer heat much better than most grass types. Our Terren Turf Care experts can help develop a plan for you.
Create Your Main Line Summer Retreat
Thoughtful preparation ensures your outdoor space is elegant, inviting, and perfectly suited for the Main Line’s social season. By following these simple yet impactful steps – spring cleaning, furniture updates, stunning container styling, strategic lighting, and lawn care – your backyard can effortlessly transition into the ultimate venue for all your memorable summer gatherings.
Make this the summer your landscape is remembered not just for its beauty, but for the special moments created within it. Our award-winning Design team can help imagine and bring your retreat to life.
Our Terren Landscapes team is here to help you bring any of these enhancements to life – through our comprehensive services for outdoor care. Contact us today to meet with a Terren designer or Account Manager.
