How To Create An Oasis of Serenity With a Backyard Garden Hot Tub

Imagine starting your morning with a saunter out the back door
to enjoy a cup of coffee in your garden hot tub, or relaxing
just before bed with a lazy soak in your backyard hot tub under
the stars. More and more homeowners are taking the plunge
(pardon the pun!) and installing a hot tub in their backyard or
garden. If it all sounds tempting to you, here are a few things
to consider when deciding where and whether to put a hot tub in
YOUR backyard. 



Do you have the space?  

A hot tub may look small, but even the smallest hot tubs weigh
hundreds of pounds – thousands when filled with water. You’ll
need 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’re
planning for your garden hot tub. 



Where will you put it?  

No, really, it’s not the same question as above. Because of
their weight and the need for plumbing and electricity, you’ll
need to plan the location of your hot tub carefully. A hot tub
on the patio or deck may sound wonderful – but it will need
reinforcement to carry that much weight safely. Besides
structural considerations, there are practical ones that are a
lot more fun to consider. Do you want it close to the house –
perhaps just outside your bedroom sliders so that you can slip
in and out of it easily? Choose a spot for your backyard hot tub
that 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 in
winter is a chilling experience, but there’s something
especially cozy about watching the snowflakes fall from the
relaxing warmth of a garden hot tub. If you’d like to use your
hot tub year round, discuss weather proofing with the
construction company, and while you’re at it, consider a gazebo
roof 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 require
the same protections as swimming pools. The regulations may
require a locked privacy fence around your garden, or at least
around 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 can
spark some wonderful entertaining and parties. Will you want to
invite the neighbors or workmates to party with you in your
garden hot tub once in a while? A 4-8 person tub isn’t that much
more expensive, and gives you the option of coziness and
entertainment. 



Should you choose an in-ground or above ground garden hot
tub?  

The choice is strictly a matter of preference. In-ground garden
hot tubs can blend into the landscaping in your back yard – but
with the proper surrounds (a garden gazebo? A glass
conservatory?) so can an above ground hot spa tub. Price is
another consideration here – an in-ground hot tub will require
excavation that will make both construction and maintenance more
costly. 



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!