When the temperatures are high and the sun is shining bright, many families like to retreat to their yard for some outdoor fun and relaxation. If your family enjoys quality time in the backyard, now is the perfect time to begin making changes to spruce up the space. Small and simple renovations can extend your outdoor space and make it more functional. Whether you just want a place for the kids to play, an area for barbecues and entertainment, or an oasis fit for relaxation, these convenient and affordable ideas can give your yard the makeover you’ve always dreamed of.
Fresh Green Grass
Is your yard bare? The cold temperatures and precipitation from the winter can wreak havoc on your lawn. It can leave your grass looking dry, brown, and bare. A cheap and easy way to give your backyard a makeover would be to improve the health of your grass. You can buy grass seed and sprinkle it around your lawn. Then, remember to maintain it by watering it frequently. Within a few short weeks, you should have lush, green, grass your kids can run and play around in.
Add Lighting
Even when the sun goes down in the spring and summer, the temperatures are still perfect for outdoor activities. To ensure that your loved ones are safe while relaxing in the evening hours, install landscaping lights. While your budget might not allow you to invest in expensive lights installed by the pros, you can purchase inexpensive solar lights to stick in the dirt. They can be great additions to walkways and really light up your outdoor living space.
Privacy Fencing
When your family is enjoying the yard you don’t want onlookers paying attention. Fences can also help to keep kids and pets from running off. Rather than investing in a new fence (which can cost thousands of dollars depending on the size of your lawn and who you hire to install it), you can buy privacy fences. Sold at most home improvement stores, privacy fences are decorative plastic or wooden fence slabs that can easily be placed in the ground. You can install them around the pool or use them as a border around your house.
Plant Flowers
While you may not have the time, resources, or money to maintain a full garden, you can add some aesthetic appeal to your backyard by planting flowers throughout. You should select easy to care for plants and flowers then strategically place them around the yard. If you don’t want to do any digging, you can purchase flower pots and attractive containers and place the flowers around that way.
Portable Fire Pit
If you guys really enjoy spending time outside in the evening a fire pit would be a great addition. Perfect for providing heat during cooler spring nights and a great focal point for landscaping decor, fire pits are very popular. If you can’t afford to have one built from stone or brick on your patio, you can opt for a portable one at your local home improvement store. They come in an array of sizes, colors, and styles to match the overall vibe of your backyard.
Lawn Furniture
In order to really enjoy your outdoor living space, you need to have comfortable seating. Lawn furniture is a great addition to your makeover. They have several styles of seats you can consider depending on your budget. While wicker sets would cost you more, there are plastic lawn furniture sets that are just as attractive for less money. You can also purchase decorative pieces like chair cushions to add more color to the space. If there’s a little money left over, why not throw in a hammock for those days you just want to relax and take in the fresh air.
Giving your backyard a makeover just before the warm weather approaches is a great idea. Whether you have a large or small yard, you can invest a few hundred bucks and turn it into something you’ve seen on a home improvement show or magazine. The little details discussed above will make your outdoor living space more enjoyable and entertaining for you and your family.
