Outdoor Spaces For Fall

According to The Huffington Post, one of the best ways to fight Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in the fall and winter months is to spend more time outside. Even on less-than-sunny days, you’ll get enough light from being outside for even a short period.
So, don’t let your backyard space go to waste when temperatures drop! Instead, implement a few of these weatherizing ideas that will make you want to spend time in your private outdoor space, all season long.


Change out your summer décor to make it fall-themed
Your lawn or outdoor furniture shouldn’t be the same in fall as it was in summer. Clear out those summery lawn chairs in favor of folksy, cushioned outdoor furniture. If you have all-season outdoor furniture, then be sure to swap out summer-colored pillows, candles, or decorations for muted colors of orange, brown, and green.

Create warming methods
You’ll be more likely to use your fall backyard if you have ways to warm yourself up. A fire pit is an especially pleasant option, especially one that stands alone and doesn’t need to be dug into the ground. Make the fire pit a conversation piece by setting up chairs around it. In terms of home resale value, too, a fire pit can make a big impact. Homeowners who create outdoor fire pits can see up to an 80% return on their investments.

Build an outdoor oasis for chilly days
Many backyards look better—and are appropriate for more seasons—if they have outdoor fireplaces. If you hire a contractor to build a fireplace, you’ll likely want to consider materials like brick, stone, or granite.

Don’t give up on grilling
A trend in the cooking world is outdoor fall grilling. Southern Living magazine recommends grilling pork chops with an apple-bourbon glaze to transform your summer hamburgers into in-season fall foods. If you want to do more than just grill, consider adding a full outdoor kitchen around your grill, as well. Absolute Outdoor Kitchens suggests that your ROI will be 100% and 200% when you sell your property later.

Prepare the deck for winter – and one last fall hurrah! 
The heat of the summer sun can really give your deck a beating. So, the fall is the best time to care for your outdoor space by pressure-washing your deck and re-staining your wooden porch. Once the snow of winter comes, then you won’t have the change to complete this work until the spring. After your deck is ready, you can host one last fall party on a porch structure that looks like new.

Remember, fall is still an outdoor season! You just need to make a few tweaks to make time in the outdoors feel as pleasant as it did in the summertime.

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Fall Fun In Brunswick

Fall is the perfect season to explore your community. Luckily, Brunswick has a variety of activities to appeal to those who like pumpkins and hayrack rides, as well as residents who love to explore the fall colors outdoors. Check out a few of our favorite events.

20+ Local Farms with the Best Apple Picking in Northeast Ohio. Apple picking season in Ohio usually beings at the end of August and runs through the end of October with different apple varieties like Honey Crisp, Golden Delicious and Jonagold ripening at different times during the season. Some of the farms strictly offer apple picking, while others have fall festivals with many other activities in addition to pick your own apples. Our handy guide to apple picking in Ohio will help you find the best places to pick apples near you. Follow the link to find one near you. https://northeastohiofamilyfun.com/pick-your-own-apple-orchards-in-northeast-ohio/



Offering quintessential fall family fun is Pumpkin Village at Mapleside Farms (294 Pearl Road in Brunswick). Open all season and welcoming visitors of all ages, the working orchard offers up fall activities from yesteryear. Not only can you ride the hayride, but you can also get lost – and hopefully find your wait out! – in a seven-acre corn maze. Other attractions include the longest slide in the U.S. and a pair of massive jumping pillows. Pumpkin Village is open on Fridays from 4pm until 10pm, Saturdays from 10am until 10pm, and Sundays from 10am until 6pm.

Every weekend at Pumpkin Village is a themed weekend. A favorite is the Medieval Fest on September 15 and 16. Watch battle reenactments or dress in your own ancient garb. Remember, though you might be dressed up, you can still take home some apples – and eat some apple pie – grown right on this working orchard. Themed weekends will be open from 10am until 7pm on Saturdays and 10am until 6pm on Sundays.

On October 8, Saint Ambrose Catholic School (923 Pearl Road in Brunswick) will host its ever-popular Autumn Harvest Festival. Lots of activities will prepare you for the fall season. Some highlights include painting pumpkins, hayrack rides, campfires, and corn stalk decorations for the front yard. Come hungry; the food offerings are not to be missed. This free-entry festival will be held from 5pm until 8pm.










The fall colors will really be on view for the October 20 Colors Along the Creek guided hike, held in Plum Creek Park South (2500 Plum Creek Parkway). The free event for all ages will take participants on a stroll along Plum Creek, which promises to show off its fall colors. The guided hike will take place from 10am until 11am; no need to register, just show up!