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Which Color Patio Cushion?
Mar 10th
If you are looking for replacement patio cushions for your garden furniture, you will find quite a lot of options available in terms of color. You could, of course, stick with the color of your old cushions but it is a good time to go for a change and then, at least, everyone will know you have new cushions after you spend your hard earned money on them.
You will have a choice of plain or patterned. Plain patio cushions, whatever color they are, give your furniture a simple, streamlined look but as soon as they get a bit grubby or you spill something on them, it will be immediately obvious. If you have a messy family go with a patterned patio cushion!
Once you decide whether you want plain or patterned, you can think about the main color or colors in your cushions. The color and style if your furniture will dictate this in some cases. If your patio set is painted or colored in any shade other than a neutral color you need to make sure you take this into account.
For example, if you have dark green resin furniture, patio cushions with a green stripe in a similar or toning shade would work well or you could use a plain contrast color such as cream. Whatever, you do, don’t go for plain green patio cushions which match your chairs exactly as this would be too much of a good thing.
On the other hand, if you have natural teak or wicker garden furniture, you can choose just about any color under the sun to go with it and it will not look wrong.
When selecting cushions, try and find a pattern or color which will allow you to pick out matching accessories for your patio such as parasols, plant pots, scatter cushions or a throw. This helps give your whole patio a coordinated look by tying your color scheme together.
Adding Solar Lights To The Garden
Feb 10th
Solar lights are very easy to install in your garden. All you have to do is choose the site that you want the device to be, turn it on and stick in the ground. Best of all, they do not require electricity and so no wiring is involved.
Some are equipped with a small solar panel on top, others have a removable panel that can be placed in a tucked away area.
During the day, the solar panel, linked to an electronic circuit, recharges the batteries. When night falls a small photoelectric cell in the light detects changes in brightness and turns on the light. At sunrise, the lights dim and the charge cycle begins again.
Assuming that the batteries are fully charged, good solar garden lighting provides illumination for the entire night without problems. NiCad (nickel-cadmium) or NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries are often used in solar lighting applications. These will last 2 or 3 years and are easily replaceable should their efficiency begin to diminish.
Modern solar garden lights use LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology. Unlike normal light bulbs, LED energy is very low, thus providing more illumination time. Furthermore, LEDs are very reliable and can last a very long time when compared to conventional lighting.
With regards maintenance, the only thing needed is to clean the solar panels from time to time. Regularly removing the accumulation of dust and dirt with a soft brush ensures optimal performance.
Do not expect solar garden lighting to provide extremely bright light though. Their main objective is to create a pleasant atmosphere at night. Very nice accent lighting can be achieved when the lights are located in areas to illuminate garden features such as plants and ornaments.
Garden solar lights can be found in a large number of designs and can be used for many purposes. Beyond the common, simple mounted types they can be found in applications such as floating solar lights for swimming pools or ponds, solar deck lights and solar path lighting.
Solar garden lights are not limited to the garden however, and can be found in use all around the home which is a testament to their versatility.
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