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Late Summer Blooms to Attract Butterflies and Hummingbirds

It is not too late to make your outdoor space amazing so you can enjoy the rest of your summer. Bringing nature into your backyard creates a calm and cooling vibe to help you relax all summer long. Butterflies and hummingbirds are the perfect animals to create the perfect relaxing feeling you might be looking for. We found the five best blooms that will attract all the butterflies and hummingbirds to your backyard this summer season. SUNFLOWERS The most obvious flower to add to your outdoor space are tall vibrant sunflowers. This flower couldn’t be more perfect to invest in now as it’s blooming season begins now and lasts through fall. Sunflowers are easy to maintain; all they need is to be planted in an area with high sun-exposure and watered lightly. Sunflowers can be purchased at any home improvement store such as Lowes, at your local Walmart store, or a flower nursery near you.   COSMOS Cosmos is another flower that will help attract mystifying hu...

The 5 Most Amazing Climbing Plants for your Pergola

The nice weather is finally here! Outdoor barbecues, family events and picnics are right around the corner. This means time to decorate your backyard. Creating a nice focal piece for all your friends and family to see.   Each individual climbing plant gives a different look but is something people will be talking about. Having so many different types will help for you to express your personality. Here are the five best climbing plants for your pergola. The first one is Honeysuckle. It is a beautiful orange flower. It has an extremely huge vine that would cover any pergola. It also tends to have a longing fragrance and the smell seems to multiple when the sun sets. Leaving your backyard smelling incredible. The honeysuckle seems to have over 180 different species, and all have big vines and grow at crazy rates. The next type of climbing plant that would be great for your pergola is the classic rose. It tends to be the favorite for most gardeners. These roses harvest a ...

Top 10 Year-Round Plants For Your Outdoor Space or Sunroom

10. CREEPING JENNY   This perennial plant is a fast-growing evergreen with round golden yellow leaves. Working well in rock gardens, between stepping stones, and around ponds, Creeping Jenny will vigorously “creep” around anywhere you wish it to cover. Provide enough water and you’re well on your way to never getting rid of this plant 9. PANSY If you are picky about color, pansies come in an array of colors, some in multiple colors per flower. Much smaller than Calendulas, Pansies grow eight inches tall and grow best in containers or in groupings against trees or bushes. If you live in a frost-free region, this flower will add plenty of color to your landscaping. 8. PETUNIA These plants are tough and do extremely well in the cool weather. They come in many different colors, sizes, and shapes and only rely on sunlight, a little fertilizer and water to bloom. If you live in a frost-free region, these plants can be planted in the winter wit...

Fall Décor for your Outdoor Space

Unique gourds and colorful pumpkins, friendly scarecrows and dried decorative corn husks, layered greenery and an abundance of fall foliage; it’s easy to be a little extra when decorating your outdoor space for Fall.   Avoid that overwhelming feeling that comes with “idea overload” brought on by Pinterest after Pinterest search and leave it to Four Seasons Sunrooms and Windows. We’ve compiled our favorite Fall décor for your outdoor space, so you can spend less stressing and more time relaxing in your cozy Sunroom this November. Pumpkins, Gourds, and Squash From white and sugar pie pumpkins to muscat gourds and pattypan squash, Fall gives us some of nature’s best decorations. Our favorite outdoor space décor tip involves filling outdoor lanterns with an array of pumpkins, gourds, and squash. This simple, yet unique, décor adds a pop of color, a splash of fall, and a hint of classic all at once.   This décor works best when done with multiple lanterns of varying s...

Bringing Fall Inside: Sunroom Decor Ideas That Burst With Color

Fall is here, and with it come great opportunities to make some festive changes to your sunroom for the new season. Especially as the days get shorter, your sunroom is the perfect place to spend quality time during the fall season - sipping hot tea or cider in the cool autumn breeze. Fun Flower Displays   Flowers might not be what you first imagine when you think 'fall', but there are actually some gorgeous fall flowers to add some light to your sunroom. Think of warm chrysanthemums, bright pansies, or even the delicious smelling dianthus. When it comes to fall flowers, there's no shortage of ways to keep your sunroom feeling fresh. Fresh Throw Pillows and Shag Rugs  Throw pillows are a go-to when it comes to changing up decor for a new season or trend. This is because they're easy and inexpensive to swap out, but they can add so much life to a room! Also on trend? Shag rugs are making a big come back with various earthy colors and knit textures. This fall, try...

Summertime in your Sunroom

So, you're thinking about adding a Four-Season sunroom onto your home. Sunrooms let light into your home and into your life. There are many ways to make your sunroom unique to you all year round. Summer is a time of warmth and growth, why not for your home too? Nature brought inside  The biggest and most obvious way to decorate your sunroom in the summer is to add flowers. You can also add plants, vines, and water features. The Four-Seasons official Pinterest page has many summer ideas, especially nature related ones. It's an easy and common way to bring life and color to a sun-bathed space. Artwork in your home  If plants or flowers aren't your thing, or you can't seem to keep them alive, you can go for artwork. A sunroom is a perfect space for art in 3D forms. I don't mean sculptures though. If Sculptures are your thing, then go for it! I'm talking about less expensive and smaller 3D art though. Like pillows, blankets, and other moveable decorations. ...

Hosting a Mother's Day Brunch in Your Sunroom

Mother's Day happens at a lovely time of year. As spring flowers bloom and the kids reach the end of their school year, a Mother's Day celebration highlights the turning of the seasons. A sunroom is the perfect space to host a Mother's Day brunch or other celebration because it allows guests to experience spring's joy with comfort. There are a variety of ways to enhance a sunroom for Mother's Day with elegant and beautiful decor that your whole family will enjoy. Arrange fresh flowers While a sunroom already contains the best of both the outdoors and indoors, placing fresh flowers in vases on the tables in modern arrangements provides an additional focal point of beauty. Carnations and roses are traditional Mother's Day flowers, but tulips, sunflowers, and Gerber daisies create updated arrangements. You might also consider ordering special corsages or boutonnieres for the matriarchs of the family. Set up a buffet You can provide fo...

Tired of Winter? Try These 7 Fresh, Seasonal Ideas For Your Home!

When spring rolls around, everyone is craving the warmer temperatures and days filled with sunshine. Winter is often dark and long, and spring is a wonderful change. Not only do you want more sunshine outside, but we want to bring this feeling of spring and sunshine into your home as well. Here are some great ideas to help you do this. Clean Your Windows  A very simple, yet effective, way to bring more sunlight into your home is to clean your windows. They have likely become very dirty over the course of the winter and could use a good cleaning. This allows all of the possible sunlight to shine in and gives you a gorgeous view of the outdoors. Trim Trees And Bushes Blocking Your Windows  It’s that time of year to cut back old growth and take away dead branches. If you notice that some of your trees and bushes have become overgrown around your windows, this can block a lot of the natural sunlight that would otherwise shine in. Trimming these bushes and trees can ...