A great backyard setup can make all the difference in the world when it comes both to leisure and the value of your property, however, this is something that requires a lot of personal involvement. Even if you do hire a professional landscaping agency, you need to be the one to come up with ideas. On the other hand, why do this when you can conduct some of these improvement projects on your own? Aside from saving money, you also get the chance to boast about having a green thumb and even feel the personal satisfaction of managing to do this on your own.
Fire pit
The first thing you need to consider is adding an unexpected element to your backyard, such as a fire pit. This is highly aesthetic, easy to make and simple to maintain. Moreover, it serves as a perfect focal point for your backyard, which means that you can just place some chairs around it and create an ideal ambiance for you and your family. It can also be used for roasting marshmallows or even be transformed into a barbecue by adding a grill to the top of it. Most importantly, when out, fire pits are completely safe for children.
Installing a shade sail
The next thing your garden needs in order to become a true oasis is some shade. Tree shade would be the best possible solution, however, for a sapling, it may take decades before it can provide enough shade. Going for a pagoda or a gazebo would be another smart option, yet, they are complex and expensive solutions for which you would have to hire a professional carpenter. In the long-run, this is something that you might want to consider, yet, for now, a simple shade sail should suffice.
A visual unity
It doesn’t matter whether your garden is big or small, or whether it’s dominated by a pool, a deck construction or a lawn. Experts like those behind Think Outside Gardens believe that all great gardens are based on sound design principles. This means that you need to understand the specific relationship between different shapes, materials, colors, as well as sizes. This way, you can create a truly timeless garden, instead of having to make alterations every time a new trend emerges. Furthermore, this is something that will ensure your garden is completely unique.
Mosaic pathway
Most paths are either paved with concrete pavers, stone pavers, bricks, or just consist of laid down gravel. However, why not make things a tad more interesting and make a mosaic pathway? The price of this would be stellar if you were to hire someone else to do it, however, if you do it on your own, the cost of the materials shouldn’t be that great. While this would require a tremendous amount of work, just think about how much fun you would be having along the way.
A reading nook
While a lot of people believe that a backyard reading nook needs to involve a covered patio or a gazebo, why not think about good weather for a moment and consider making a grassy nook? Instead of a soft woolen rug, you should get a patch of grass, surround it with a wooden, stone or gravel deck and transform it into your favorite part of the garden. While you can further customize this patch, leaving it as it is might be just as suitable a solution.
Conclusion
At the end of the day, each of these ideas is so simple that the only reason you haven’t put them to life already is the fact that you just haven’t thought of them. Well, now you no longer have this excuse, so feel free to go wild with your next landscaping project!
