The moving of deck plants is synchronous with the passing of seasons. Once the hot summer days have passed, homeowners must bring in the plants from their cedar decking to protect them from the harsher elements.  While bringing in plants for the winter may seem like a simple task, there are a few tips you should follow to make sure the plants thrive in their new indoor environment:

Move plants to a shady area first. The transition from full sunlight to an indoor environment can be tough on the plants that complement your cedar deck. Vancouver and Portland green thumbs should keep tropical plants, ferns, poinsettias and other delicate plants in a shaded outdoor area for a week before bringing them indoors. For instance, if you have an umbrella over a table on your cedar decking, Washington homeowners, you might amass your houseplants under the umbrella for a week before moving them into the house.

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There are few pleasures in life that can compare to sitting on your cedar deck – Vancouver or other city lights in the background – watching the flames dance in your outdoor fire pit. To create an enchanting atmosphere for their cedar decking, Washington homeowners often choose to install fire pits. With happy campfire memories trotting through many of our brains, fire pits tend to help guests and residents unwind. However, they can be hazardous if the people using them are careless. Here are a few tips Washington homeowners should follow when installing and using outdoor fire pits.

Location, Location, Location

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