Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Holiday Patio Products

As the holidays are nearing, predicaments of what to purchase for those hard-to-buy for family members start to accumulate. There is the Uncle who appears to already own every imaginable big boy toy, or your mother-in-law who undoubtedly is one of the most difficult to shop for on your holiday to do list.

When it comes to gift shopping, consider the outdoor venue this season. Patio Preserve is offering an abundant supply of beverage coolers, chimeneas, bird baths, stepping stones and umbrellas. With this selection of outdoor necessities, some gifts don't require you to wait until the summer months to start enjoying their perks.

Products like Patio Preserve's Beverage Coolers and Chimeneas can be explored as soon as the bows and wrapping paper are unraveled. Stainless Steel Beverage Coolers provide mobile bar tops at holiday party's providing simple and convenient drink accessibility at any indoor event. Plus you can enjoy cuddling around a Chimenea for a quick outdoor fire.

As the holiday season and all of its necessities progress, prepare yourself with the latest holiday products from Patio Preserve. Your family members will thank you.

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Monday, August 18, 2008

Keep Your Patio Bug Free

You have created a serene summer getaway complete with wicker chaise lounge chairs, an umbrella, and a chimenea grill. Even better, this luxurious haven is located in the convenience of your own back yard. Just as you are about to enjoy an afternoon of reading or entertaining guests at a late night BBQ, you realize that some unwanted guests have arrived, bugs. These bugs are practically impossible to push out. However, there are steps you can take to prevent these pests from intruding.

Plant some natural mosquito repellents such as basil, lemongrass or rosemary. While these will help to deter mosquitos, they will also provide a nice landscape for your porch or patio. Catnip has been discovered as the most powerful plant to ward off mosquitos, and some have even proved it to be stronger than DEET based bug repellents. Eliminate dishes or buckets that can store rain since mosquitoes reproduce in calm standing water. By eliminating areas for these bugs to live and breed, you can start enjoying your bug-free yard more often.

To get rid of pesky flies, hang fly paper or fill plastic bags with water and hang them from your patio awning. The flies will see their reflection in the bags and fly away in distaste since they do not enjoy seeing themselves. Ants can easily be deferred by placing cut up cloves of garlic in the cracks of your patio.

With these simple tips, you can start enjoying your patio with the luxury of a bug free atmosphere!

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