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  Most of us are sadly saying goodbye to our gardens until next spring. But wouldn’t it be nice to have your favorite plants in full bloom the entire year? With a sunroom greenhouse, you’ll have your very own green oasis and have the luxury to spend time in nature whenever you want to. Let’s go through the countless benefits of sunroom gardens and what you need to create one.   Can Any Sunroom Be A Greenhouse? Any sunroom in your home could serve as a new home for your plants. However, there are a few steps you need to take before your space is ready. Sunroom greenhouses need a stable indoor temperature, tons of light, and airflow to keep plants healthy. Without proper lighting, heating, humidity, or insulation, your garden might not last through the colder months, especially if you live somewhere with harsh winters. Always set your sunroom up appropriately to support a lush garden year-round! Benefits Of Having A Sunroom Garden Are you looking for more reasons to cr...

Four Season’s sunrooms offer endless opportunities to design and customize. And the perfect touch could be to add an interior garden to your sunroom. Sheltered from the elements and situated in the sunlight, sunrooms are ideal for growing plants.  You may be asking, “ What kind of plants can I grow in my sunroom? ” Plants that need lots of sunlight are ideal, as your sunroom feeds off of direct rays all day. Conveniently, plants that thrive in an indoor garden are plants that would not usually do as well outside due to the harshness of the weather. This way, if you are interested in gardening, you can grow a wide variety of plants inside and outside your sunroom. Additionally, sunroom gardens require less maintenance, and can be kept all year round. This is the perfect opportunity to grow something you always wished you could with the proper conditions.  The following plants, herbs, and flowers are recommended for sunroom gardens: Mint, Rosemary, Citrus plants, Hibiscus, P...

You may be looking outside at a blank slate or a yard which has already become an outdoor oasis. With visions of tranquility and relaxation in mind, there are quite a few things that can be done to initiate or further enhance your backyard retreat.  Privacy Generally, the first step to creating this place of bliss, would be to make it restricted to family members or guests. Putting up a fence that limits visibility and access to outsiders is a possible solution, or you can use more natural elements such as trees and shrubbery to line the perimeter of your property. Read more about creating privacy in our previous blog post ( https://bit.ly/2QYqvaL ).  Natural Additions Populate with plants! Add some landscaping or find decorative planters in an array of colors and patterns to house your preference of flowers and other greenery (be sure to understand what works for your climate, optimal placement for sun exposure and planting timeline). Any of these c...

November is here which means flea and tick season is upon us. Both pests feed on blood and cause irritating bites. Their bites both transmit different diseases; Fleas transmit tapeworms and ticks can carry Lyme disease and the Rocky Mountain fever. These illnesses can cause major health issues if go untreated, so keeping yourself, your family and your furry friends safe is a top priority as we roll into the season. Utilizing plants is a great (and natural) way to repel these pests. We have found the best garden plants that you can plant to help keep you and your pets safe this flea and tick season. Rosemary If all natural is your thing, then rosemary is for you! Rosemary is an herb that is a natural flea and tick repellent. Herbal essential oils are often a good eco-friendly pest repellent. Rosemary carries a strong scent. So only dusting a few spring around the garden will help keep the fleas and ticks away. The good thing is, is that rosemary also repels mites, flies...

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 ...

Do you love plants and gardening? In the long, cold winter, do you long for greenery while looking at seed catalogs? Are you running out of windows in which to put potted plants? Is your family starting to make cutting remarks about living in a jungle while brushing aside a hanging philodendron on the way to breakfast? A sunroom is perfect for you! House Plants Your house plants will have all the light and warmth they need in the sunny windows of your sunroom. You can bring some of the plants that are crowding out your other living space in; they will be happy with the light and warmth, and your family will be happy to have a counter again. Houseplants that are particularly great for sunrooms include: Hibiscus  Christmas cactus  Hanging ferns   Small fruit trees - lemon, orange, pomegranate, peach, and fig can all grow well in large pots. Orchids  Passion flower  African violets  Fuchsia  Bottle ...

Increasing square footage and energy conservation, Four Seasons’ products help you maximize the value of your home. Let your replacement windows, sunroom addition, or Four Seasons addition be the focal point of your home this summer! Surrounded by the beauty of the outdoor elements, highlight your sunroom’s unique features with fun pops of color, rich fabrics, and unique greenery. Plants and floral arrangements instantly draw the outdoors indoors, and provide an outlet for creative expression! Adorn your windowsills with the hottest indoor greenery trends of succulents, cacti, and palms for a minimalistic and sophisticated flair. Incredibly low-maintenance, these potted beauties bring an air of intentional personal style to your space in the form of lush green hues. Neutral and natural- succulents and cacti add instant personality and life to a utilitarian space.   Mix & match colors, prints, and textures for instant style. Summer-ready hues such as magenta, fuchsia, ...