Back to the Patio & Porch! What to Buy Now for Fall Before It’s Gone

It’s time for Fall prep, hard as that may be to believe. Even though no one wants to shop for pumpkins while sweating, and it’s tough to picture the perfect fire pit gathering when it’s 90 degrees, the right time to buy is now.

Cool temps and good times are just around the corner and stock is selling fast. Don’t be caught without a seat when the music stops… where to start; we’ve asked the experts at Blackhawk Hardware for the best deals and must-haves to make sure that everything about your fall backyard is fabulous.

Don’t Miss Sale! All benches, porch swings and select patio chairs are 50% off at Blackhawk.

Scroll down to see some of our picks 🙂

For Fun Times Around The Firepit

In the words of Tom Hanks: “I. Have made, FIRE!” Nothing says or smells like fall then a firepit… Did you know that Blackhawk Hardware has firewood bundles shipped-in weekly? Best get there early though, because they typically sellout by Saturday afternoon.

They have several different types and styles and models of fire pits for you to peruse and choose, along with the smokeless-wonder, the Solo Stove, and a fast-selling supply of Blue Ridge portable fire pits so you can bring the heat wherever you go.

What else do you need for a fun night out by the fire? Why games of course, and they have those too – who knew?! Don’t forget the firepit popcorn and of course the s’mores supplies!

Outdoor Dining and Grilling

Whether you need to spruce up your grill for a formal alfresco dinner or just want to do a low-key family night with pizza on the Big Green Egg, make sure your accessories have survived the summer season and that everything is literally clean enough to eat on. Blackhawk Hardware has it all including:

• being a certified Big Green Egg distributor (including all the sizes and accessories),
• Weber
• Broil King
• Traeger smokers
• Bull grills and outdoor kitchens

Gorgeous Gardening

Containers

Fall is the best time to invest in your yard; whether it’s seeding or reseeding your lawn, installing shrubbery, or planting winter veggies.  Blackhawk has deliveries weekly for your fall containers including mums, pansies, and ornamental cabbages starting mid-September, so you can plan your backyard fall color palette now.

Grasses, perennials, shade plants

Fall is the best time for these plantings too, so that the roots can get established before their winter nap.

Currently, Blackhawk has a great selection of grasses, perennials and shade-loving plants.  Shrubbery will start arriving mid-September and will carry through until the end of October (or while supplies last).

Don’t forget, fall is the best time to fertilize established plants with Espoma recommended products including Holly-tone and Plant-tone.

Blackhawk purchased shrubs come with a slow-release fertilizer that should be sufficient for their winter needs.  Fresh soil, new mulch, and plenty of water will have your yard looking great just in time for game day!

Veggies

It’s time to get your carotenoids in-take… cole crop veggies including broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower are arriving as you read this. And, seeds are already in stock. Now is the time to prepare your veggie garden plan.

Best advice here though: don’t give up. Becoming a gardener is a ‘growing’ process… every season is different, and while you’ll learn some fail-proof methods along the way, the biggest thing is to keep trying. Soil amendments and mulch types go a long way, especially this time of year; Blackhawk experts are always happy to answer any questions and celebrate your harvest success.

Light it up

We know lighting is everything when it comes to creating ambience and setting the mood. Blackhawk has an assortment of string lights, as well as candle holders, and a beautiful selection of different types of torches and torch candles.

The big news: now is most definitely the time to buy because a very large selection of solar stake lights, path lights, string lights and lanterns have just been marked down. This is a great time to add some lighting to any size yard or outdoor living space. And Scoop note: because of these markdowns, we’re not certain that there’ll be a large selection of the solar items by October.

Pull up a seat

Fall patios and porches are made for relaxing. Make sure everyone has a seat… and a footrest… and a pouf… and a place to put their drink to enjoy the Carolina nighttime skies or early morning quite.

Don’t Miss Sale! All benches, porch swings and select patio chairs are 50% off at Blackhawk.

And as the weather cools, you’ll be thankful you invested in a patio heater; Blackhawk has a cool selection for all size spaces.

Blackhawk stocks Breezesta outdoor furniture, which is Scoop approved for their environmentally friendly manufacturing which often incorporates purified recycled plastic, and has something for all of your outdoor spaces from the pool deck to the outdoor kitchen.

Think beyond the porch and patio too – many lifelong memories are made just by taking time to swing or sit on a backyard bench – the Blackhawk team can help you select the right pieces whether it’s a single bench to curate a private escape or a combination of items to cultivate an outdoor room for everyone to gather, feel comfortable and enjoy the season.