1. It takes more than a picnic table to create an outdoor environment for enjoyable dining and relaxing. Don't forget about trash and ash receptacles, decorative planters, or cozy benches. Grills and bike racks are also nice amenities and will make patrons feel welcome.
2. Make your work or school campus feel more elegant and cheerful by decorating with exciting planters. Large, concrete planters can be used for additional seating, while smaller planters can simply add a touch of floral color to a dining area.
3. It is better to have too many trash receptacles rather than too few. By making trash receptacles conveniently accessible from every picnic table and bench, you'll reduce litter and the frequency of emptying the receptacle.
4. Commercial trashcans and cigarette urns don't have to be unsightly; in fact, many attractive models are available that can add to the landscape. Colorful coated, perforated steel receptacles perk up your picnic area, while fiberglass versions add a modern, designer look.
5. Choose trash receptacles with lids for maximum containment and to prevent raids by curious animals.
6. For unsupervised areas or areas with heavy traffic, look for heavy-duty steel or precast concrete street baskets.
7. Recycled plastic trash cans or wood paneled models will blend in with nature and be kind to the environment.
8. Controlling cigarette butt litter is about more than aesthetics. It's also about controlling fires in natural areas. Be sure to provide ample cigarette urns or concrete ash dumps for your patrons to safely dispose of cigarettes or hot coals.
9. Combination trash/ash receptacles are convenient and reduce the number of items and clutter you must add to your picnic area.
10. Another seating option in addition to picnic tables is the park bench, which offers comfortable seating and a place to rest. Benches are available in a variety of materials from wood to concrete, and a plethora of styles. From utilitarian to traditional to ultra- modern, park benches can blend in with or enhance your outdoor decor and provide extra seating.
