Rake out old mulch & debris, give your beds a good weeding, freshen up your soil and lay down a nice layer of mulch.  While garden tasks can be a bit tedious, the payoff is beautiful!  Download a printable garden checklist below

Sweep, wash & scrub.  Cleaning your patio is a lot like caring for your interior floors.  If you've got tough stains on your paving stones, come pick up a bottle of Gator Shampoo for a little extra oomph.  And don't forget to clean the grill!

Break out your vacuum & spray bottle to freshen up your outdoor furniture for the season.  Think about trying a new furniture layout this year: work with the natural light of your space to create an AM coffee space, or a cool shady corner for afternoon relaxing.  

Embracing this Colonial home's rustic charm, Mark from Landwright Design in Hampton, NH designed a Bluestone Flagging patio with a Maine Flats stacked stone wall & granite steps.  Live in a more contemporary style home? Consider working with Thermal Bluestone, Blue Mist, or a Cambridge Paver.  And don't forget to consider the color of your home when choosing your stone or paver!

A Fire Pit or Fireplace takes an outdoor living space from typical to luxurious.  Wouldn't you just want to cozy up to this amazing natural stone fire pit by  Stone Ridge Landscape & Design?  Plus having a Fire Pit or Fireplace in your outdoor living space can extend the time you're able to spend outdoors.  Your patio space can still be used in October if you've got a fire to keep you warm!

When building an outdoor space, include a conversation area in a "U" or "O" shape.  Place the longest piece of furniture along the longest wall, directed towards your focal point, and add a few individual chairs to encourage guests to "pull up a chair" and enjoy a good conversation!