Enjoying the great outdoors is even greater in a clear space. From your garden to your patio, you and your plants will benefit from some breathing room without being overcome with clutter. Here are some tips for organizing your outdoor areas.

Grow a Clutter-Free Garden

Between dead plants, weeds, and an overcrowded design, your garden may be in need of some decluttering. Here’s how:

• Once flowers from early bloomers fade, it’s time to cut those back.
• Divide some of the denser sections of your garden to give your plants breathing room and spread the greenery around.
• Stay on top of weed control with mulch or ground cover.
• Remove dead, diseased, and broken branches.
• Create a gardening station or potting bench in your garage, shed, or patio to keep tools together.

Even if you’re going for a dense jungle aesthetic, cleaning out the waste prevents pests and disease from moving in. Organizing yard supplies also makes it easier to access when needed.

Organizing Outdoor Dining Areas

Whether you have a grill or an entire outdoor kitchen, keeping these areas clean are important for health and safety in addition to entertainment and appearances. Make the space more functional and inviting with the following tips:

• Keep the essentials—bottle openers, coasters,  etc.—neatly organized in baskets that are easily stored when not needed.
• Consider drink dispensers and reusable cups for less trash. Use a bucket for bottle caps and corks to make cleanup easier.
• Store cushions, blankets, and other accessories in a deck box to keep them close when needed and clean when not.
• Hide waste and recycling cans behind a privacy screen or in a section of your yard not frequented by guests.
• Organize fire feature supplies in a fire-safe aluminum can or bucket.

The key is to keep necessary items close, clean, and easily storable when not in use.

Storing Supplies for Sun and Fun

Spending more time outdoors may also include various yard games, pool toys, and pet-friendly gear. Having a place for these accessories is key to keeping your lawn clutter-free.

• Use a privacy screen to hide pool supplies.
• Separate sports equipment in shed or garage containers.
• Weather-resistant deck boxes come in various shapes and sizes to provide storage that double as benches.
• Hide a garden hose in a decorative container, covered reel, or specially designed pot.

When you have a designated spot in the shed, garage, or storage solution on your patio, there’s less of a chance items will clutter your exterior spaces. Be sure to assess the condition of your outdoor furniture, supplies, and tools to get rid of anything that’s broken or you no longer use. Creating a well-organized outdoor area adds to the staycation vibes of your extended living space.