Endless possibilities: turn a garden into a romantic retreat

The possibilities are endless when you bring your personal style to outdoor spaces. In the heart of summer, there's nothing better than a romantic dinner set in the midst of a garden overflowing with fragrant flowers. With the help of a Ford Freestyle for transporting the furniture and supplies you need, transporting yourself to another world inside your private garden is easy.

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* Go rustic with mix and match antique chairs to give your garden room an abundance of charm and character. Shop for chairs at antique and salvage stores with your Ford Freestyle, then stop by the hardware store for some paint.

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* Fresh-cut flowers are perfect for the table. Continue with the rustic theme by choosing unusual containers such as milk pails or tin cans. Wicker baskets are also useful for flowers or food.

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* Add large and small potted plants to your naturally-growing garden landscape. This will create a more lush and private setting for an intimate gathering. Your Ford Freestyle has ample cargo space for transporting pots and plants from a local garden center to your backyard retreat.

* Scatter candles everywhere to enhance the romantic mood. You can hang votive candleholders from tree branches to create an impromptu chandelier, or rely on tiki torches for subtle lighting.

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