Georgia is Not Making Outdoor Renovations this Summer

These past two summers have been unconventional, to say the least. The pandemic has impacted nearly every facet of life. Universally, it has changed our relationships with each other, our careers, and our physical spaces, to name a few.

While Georgia has returned to phase one of the coronavirus reopening plan meaning there are few restrictions inhibiting our daily routines, the year-long lockdown certainly had profound effects that are unlikely to dissolve anytime soon. The situation has shifted perspectives across the board for better or for worse.

For many of us, the outside was the only place we could go to escape our homes this past year. Whether that was as small of a space as a patio balcony or as big as a never-ending field, a little fresh air can go a long way. This unique situation prompted many to take up DIY and renovation projects in order to give their surroundings a bit of a facelift.

But apparently, Georgians are unphased.

A recent study by Gardens Alive polled Americans on their plans to improve their outdoor spaces in 2021, given its refound functionality. While across the nation, many people have been incorporating new outdoor cooking or relaxation spaces, the peach state is much less interested.

Georgia ranks #3 for states where residents are the least likely to renovate their outdoors, just behind Kentucky and Delaware. When it comes to the states most likely to make renovations, northern states like Maine, Mississippi, and Alaska come out on top.

Maybe the reality is that Georgians already have ideal outdoor spaces equipped to accommodate any global pandemic and no changes are needed. Or maybe we’re just all over it and ready to go out beyond our properties. Either way, we’re apparently content with the backyards we already have.

You can view the full findings of the report here: https://www.gardensalive.com/pandemic-effect-outdoor-spaces