5 Ideas on How to Prepare for an Outdoor Easter Party
5 Ideas on How to Prepare for an Outdoor Easter Party By Dave C. Nichols If you live in the Northwest, you can't rely on a dry, blue sky on Easter Sunday, which makes it hard to plan an outdoor party. However, by preparing your yard for rain, you can take advantage of any weather that comes your way, rain or shine. Here are some tips on how to prepare. 1. Tidy up your yard. Engage in some yard maintenance, like pruning and removing dead foliage. Check your fence for damage, and touch up chipped paint. Provide a splash of color for the yard--put some daffodils or other spring flowers in your flower beds. 2. Prepare the deck. If the weather cooperates, your deck will definitely be the focal point of the party, and after the long wet winter, your deck will certainly need some sprucing up. If you have a wood deck, check for safety hazards like rotting boards or loose nails. Also, inspect your deck for areas that become slippery when wet--particularly deck boards with mold. If you have...