It’s that time of year to get ready for summer! I have already been working in my gardens but now it is time to tackle the patio. It needs a good clean and a pop of color.
Let’s see what I did!
The first part of the cleanup was the windows that look over the patio. They had collected a lot of dirt over the fall and winter months. I used vinegar and water and microfiber cloths. A friend told me about the microfiber cloths. They do an amazing job!
Nothing like clean windows!
Our wrought iron table and chairs also took a beating over the winter and needed repainting.
Using a wire brush, my husband smoothed out any rough edges and loose paint before spraying.
Then he used RUST-OLEUM flat black to spray paint them. We always use RUST-Oleum on our outdoor projects. It goes on easy and wears well.
The patio set after painting. It looks brand new!
Ready to pressure wash the patio. I was smart this time and wore boots. The last time I used a pressure washer my feet got soaked.
Once you get everything set up it is fairly easy to use.
What a difference!
We went to Wayside Garden Center in Macedon, NY, to pick out flowers for the two large urns on the patio. Originally, I was going to buy individual flowers and create my own design, but quickly changed my mind when I saw the hanging baskets. It was the same price as buying individual plants, and they were already mature, so it was a no-brainer. When I got home, I removed the pot and plopped it right into the urns on the patio. Easy-peasy!
I also picked up two ferns to add to the mix.
Here is the finished patio. The best thing is I only had to purchase flowers and plants. The rest I just shined up!
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