How To Create An Oasis Of Serenity With A Backyard Garden Hot
By Garry John, Fri Dec 9th
/p> Imagine starting your morning with a saunter out the back doorto enjoy a cup of coffee in your garden hot tub, or relaxingjust before bed with a lazy soak in your backyard hot tub underthe stars. More and more homeowners are taking the plunge(pardon the pun!) and installing a hot tub in their backyard orgarden. If it all sounds tempting to you, here are a few thingsto consider when deciding where and whether to put a hot tub inYOUR backyard.
Do you have the space? A hot tub may look small, but even the smallest hot tubs weighhundreds of pounds – thousands when filled with water. You’llneed to figure in space for the plumbing and controls as well –and if your county requires security fencing around your tub,you’ll need to take that into consideration as well when you’replanning for your garden hot tub.
Where will you put it? No, really, it’s not the same question as above. Because oftheir weight and the need for plumbing and electricity, you’llneed to plan the location of your hot tub carefully. A hot tubon the patio or deck may sound wonderful – but it will needreinforcement to carry that much weight safely. Besidesstructural considerations, there are practical ones that are alot more fun to consider. Do you want it close to the house –perhaps just outside your bedroom sliders so that you can slipin and out of it easily? Choose a spot for your backyard hot tubthat gives you privacy, beauty and convenience.
Do you want a seasonal or year-round hot tub? You might think that soaking in a hot tub in your garden inwinter is a chilling experience, but there’s somethingespecially cozy about watching the snowflakes fall from therelaxing warmth of a garden hot tub. If you’d like to use yourhot tub year round, discuss weather proofing with theconstruction company, and while you’re at it, consider a gazeboroof or similar protection for rainy days as well.
What are the zoning regulations in your area? In many townships and cities, outdoor backyard hot tubs requirethe same protections as swimming pools. The regulations mayrequire a locked privacy fence around your garden, or at leastaround the hot tub itself to prevent accidental drowning.
How large a hot tub do you want? A two-person hot tub is cozy and romantic, but garden hot tubs canspark some wonderful entertaining and parties. Will you want toinvite the neighbors or workmates to party with you in yourgarden hot tub once in a while? A 4-8 person tub isn’t that muchmore expensive, and gives you the option of coziness andentertainment.
Should you choose an in-ground or above ground garden hottub? The choice is strictly
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a matter of preference. In-ground gardenhot tubs can blend into the landscaping in your back yard – butwith the proper surrounds (a garden gazebo? A glassconservatory?) so can an above ground hot spa tub. Price isanother consideration here – an in-ground hot tub will requireexcavation that will make both construction and maintenance morecostly.
What can I do in a garden or back yard hot tub? Ah, now – do you really need ME to tell you that? Simply enjoy! About the author:Garry John contributes to many home and garden sites such as hot spa tubs and fancy dress costumeideas. | 
