Preparing your garden for the best summer party possible!

With summer about to commence, now would be the perfect time to consider what you can do to provide the best summer party in your garden!

Set up a dedicated area to watch the sport

With numerous sporting events taking place throughout the summer at various times, it is essential to set up an area where people can watch the action.

One idea that could be considered is setting up a TV screen on a wall outside in the garden, if possible, with each game available to watch while out in the sunshine. Another idea could be to have a projector display the sporting events on the side of the house or against a screen that can be pulled down, as this would be relatively easy to do and would provide the opportunity to watch the boys playing on a large screen.

Of course, sports and betting fans alike will be pleased with what this summer brings them in terms of sporting events, and what could be more entertaining than betting on the Euros while enjoying an ice-cold drink and some top barbecue food?

However, with all the significant sporting and entertaining events available to make the most of in a hopefully glorious summer, it is vital to ensure that your garden is set up to provide the best and ultimate garden party experience, one that is unmatched by any other.

Quality food and drinks

Some would argue that a garden party in the summer is not very enjoyable until food and drink are available. Indeed, with positive thoughts that we have a heatwave at home throughout the summer, food and beverages should be at the top of any list when it comes to preparing the best summer party.

One way to ensure this happens is to stock up on a wide range of different refreshments and have them chilling in ice or a cold fridge. You can also stock up on food favourites, such as meats for the barbecue and cold finger food that people can help themselves to and fill their plates.

Whilst this can be costly, one way of getting around it is to have each guest provide something. This may help reduce the cost a little; however, it can also be an excellent way to bring different foods to the party, thus making it a garden party that some may not forget in a hurry.

Seating area and space that is open to encourage socialising

There is arguably nothing worse than attending a summer garden party and not being able to socialise or feeling uncomfortable because it appears difficult to interact with the other guests who have been invited.

The conversations that can be had at a summer garden party can be amongst some of the best, and they can also help attendees make new friends or catch up with old ones.

One way this can be achieved is to create an open area where seating is arranged so that no one feels excluded. A form of heating device would also be advisable, as it can get quite chilly in the evenings, especially if the sun has been out all day.