Are you ready to transform your backyard into an oasis where you can get away and relax during the warmer months? Upgrading your backyard doesn’t have to be expensive to get great results that your entire family loves. Sometimes, you just need a little time and a lot of creativity to get stunning results. We’ve outlined several ideas for you below.
1. Create Stone Pathways
Do you want to get around your yard without causing large disruptions or running into tripping hazards? If so, you can create a stone pathway for a few hours of time and some odds and ends. Lay down materials like bricks, mulch, or stones to outline a clear path from your patio or back door to the different areas in your yard. You can line it with solar lights or stones that glow in the dark for dusk strolls.
2. Invest in Yard Art
Do you have a smaller yard and you’re not sure what to do with it? You can invest in a few pieces of yard art like a small fountain or bench. A small fountain is a great way to get a water feature without taking up feet of space. You can tuck your fountain by your seating area and enjoy the sound of running water while you relax.
3. String Up Lighting
You can add a whimsical touch to any backyard by stringing up some lighting. They don’t have to be expensive lights, either. You can go to your local store and buy some inexpensive string lighting. You can bring it back home and run it along your fence, through the trees, or around your seating area for a little mood lighting.
4. Create a Vertical Garden
If you don’t have a lot of space, but you want a garden, you can create a vertical garden along one edge of your backyard. You can get wood pallets and drill holes in plastic planters or boxes before attaching them to the pallet. Take the pallet and set it up against a tree, pole, or fence before you plant your garden. It can also double as a privacy fence!
5. Add a Fire Pit
A fire pit gives your backyard a gathering space that’s perfect for entertaining family and friends on those long summer nights. You can create your own fire pit by digging out a hole and stacking landscape or river stones up. Another option is to buy a portable metal fire pit and place it in your yard. Group seating around this fire pit and enjoy.
6. Plant Bright Flowers
You can turn your backyard into a tropical paradise with the right flowers. Hydrangea bushes or tulip bulbs create splashes of color that you can use along the edges of your yard. You can also scatter colorful flowers around your seating area, play area, or anywhere you’d like to draw someone’s eye.
These six quick tips can help you create your backyard getaway without breaking your budget. Add one or add them all, get outside, and spend your summer months relaxing in your own private oasis.