When the evenings truly begin to feel like summer, invite friends and family over for a night well spent outside. Creating an outdoor living space will be a breeze when you plan, plant and decorate well.

Follow these simple rules and techniques to have a party-ready garden all summer long – with little care and effort:

The Patio
Decorate with Plants in Containers Planting in containers is a quick way to add color and variety to your outdoor space. You can get creative and put together your own containers. If you’re looking for a quick alternative, pick out hanging baskets and place in your pots for instant impact!

Get Your Grill Ready Tackle grill-related tasks more than just a few minutes ahead of time. Stock up on charcoal or refill the propane tank a week before. Clean and season the grill rack the morning of your party, and place a table nearby, complete will the various grilling tools and serving platter you’ll need. We have every tool you need so that you can spend more time with friends less time cleaning up.

Prep Outdoor Furniture Covering patio furniture with the right covers is the best way to keep patio furniture and umbrellas clean, when not in use. When you’re getting ready to uncover furniture for the season, simply uncover, shake out the cushions and wipe down patio furniture. Find comfortable pillows and accessories in beautiful patterns at our stores to add additional comfort and interest.

Dressing the Table Pick out durable outdoor dinnerware. At English Gardens you’ll be able to find a variety of tray sizes, dinnerware and glasses. You’ll also find the perfect placemats, napkins and table accessories.

The Ambiance
Lighting the Path There’s no need to bring the party indoors after the sun goes down. Use Solar light stakes to guide paths, string up lights to illuminate the festivities and light some citronella candles to add ambiance (while also deterring mosquitos from joining the party).

Fresh-cut Flowers Create floral arrangements with our florists, working together to make simple and summery centerpieces. If you have freshly blossomed stems in your own yard, create centerpieces using them!

The Food

Make sure you take a look at our recipes, including cocktails, and tasty meals from the grill and straight from your garden!

Availability of products will vary by store.