Jun
03
2009
Fast and Simple Backyard Design Ideas
Posted by Denise in backyard oasis, tags: backyard design ideas, backyard oasis, backyard projectsHas your backyard become overgrown, cluttered or just has a tired uninviting look? Or maybe redoing your backyard space has been one of those projects that you have put off.
A few simple steps will help you create a backyard getaway.
- Organize your space. Get rid of any unwanted plants, furniture or clutter.
- Tidy the lawn. Keep your lawn mowed and trim around trees, gardens and porch areas.
- Create backyard privacy. Fencing, lattice fencing or a trellis will block the view of the road or the neighbors yard. Shrubbery or trees will also add privacy. If you don’t have time for plants to grow this season add flowering vines. It doesn’t take much to make a break and add a feeling of privacy to your backyard.
- Plant flowers. Even if you’re not a gardener plants and flower add color and a lush feel to a home. A few potted trees or containers for flowers will create an oasis feel to the yard.
- Add an entertainment center. Buy a grill for your backyard and add a patio table or picnic table for casual entertaining. And if you want a larger project, add a fire pit or outdoor room.
- A simple patio can be created by adding flagstone or by simply removing the turf in an area and adding mulch or stone to the area.
- Pathways in the yard will add a feeling of adventure to your yard as they wander for one area to another. Add a mini garden, secret garden, bench or water fountain along the path and a create mini garden area for relaxation in the yard.
- Add new trees, fruit trees or potted trees for a lush feel and more privacy. Trees that have blossoms will add fragrance and color to your backyard.
photo credit: Indiewench
Many additions to a backyard take little time and money and can be done on a weekend. Have your family suggest ideas for the backyard makeover and have them help to create the new backyard oasis.
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Another way to make an inexpensive patio is to remove the turf and spread woodchips. Many towns and cities make them available to their citizens free for the taking.
I once paid my son and his friends 2 large pizzas to help me pick up and spread woodchips to make a patio on which we put our picnic table. Got the whole thing done in an hour (plus the time it took to remove the grass).
It’s true–you don’t have to spend a lot of money or do a major renovation to make your backyard an oasis.
Great site. I’ll be back.
Wood chips do make a great looking inexpensive patio area.
My philosophy is the more I save in one garden area means more I can spend in another garden design area….
Thanks for stopping by, Denise