Create Your Own Backyard Oasis

All Hands on Deck

Your backyard paradise starts with a clean space. Take some time at the beginning of the season to give your outdoor areas some TLC. Clean off your deck or patio and give your outdoor furniture a scrub. A good pressure washer is your best friend!

Plants O' Plenty

Breathe some life into your outdoor space with lush greenery. If you enjoy gardening, anchor your space with some large planters and get creative! Fill them with flowers for pops of color or overflowing foliage for a more natural look. Don’t want to get your hands dirty? Pick up some fun tropical plants from the Schnucks Floral Department.

Party Tip: Garnish tabletops with an array of glass jars filled with cuttings from your garden.

Get Fired Up

Summertime calls for fireside weenies and s’mores! Give your family a good excuse to gather ‘round by making a fire pit the focal point of your seating area. When doing so, it’s important to keep these safety measures in mind:

• Make sure the fire pit is at least 10 feet away from the house or any other combustible building or surface.
• Never use lighter fluid or gasoline to ignite or relight a fire. Newspapers or fire-starter blocks are best.
• Always keep a fire extinguisher, hose or bucket of water close by.
• Keep small children and pets at least three feet away from the fire at all times.
• Never leave a fire unattended. Be sure to fully extinguish it at the end of the night.

Set the Mood

For evening ambience, string lights from the house to a nearby tree or attach them to the fence with plastic outdoor clips.

Party Tip: For easy mood lighting, light some votive candles inside mason jars or even extra glassware to place on tabletops.