You don’t need to upheave your entire backyard to make a nice landscape. Add a small little path that winds through the garden. Or you could add a more noticeable path from bricks or other prominent material. The choice is yours, but a pathway is always a cute addition.
A water feature will do two things for your yard. 1) It adds that wonderful background noise that can melt your stress away. 2) It creates a focal point for the yard and a conversation piece. Choose a fountain, river, waterfall, or any combination.
Enhance your backyard with a fun and immersive yard game. You could build a whole DIY bowling alley that your guests can enjoy. You could also add a chess/checkers board for late-night games. There are limitless options for backyard games.
The lighting in your yard will take it from drab to fab. I promise. Dull, poor lighting means the party can only go until the sun sets. Fun, effective lighting makes the mood better and lets the party last until whenever you say it ends.
If you have a pool, then that needs to be the focal point of your yard. If the landscaping is not set up that way, then you know what you have to do. Build a sun-tanning area, put in a fireplace, do anything like that. In summer, everyone should be at the poolside!
This pergola and pond combination has really got me jealous. I want it in my own yard. It looks so comfy and intimate while also looking like a place the whole family can gather. You don’t have to go this intense, but any type of pergola will enhance the view in your yard.
Privacy shrubs will change your life drastically if you have nosy neighbors. You’ll no longer have to worry about them spying, and you can enjoy the comfort of your own yard. You can do shrubs, hedges, planters, or any other style of privacy fence.
For those of us with a green thumb and some extra space, consider building a greenhouse in your garden area. It will allow you much more time in the year to grow plants, and you don’t have to be victim to the weather. You could also just improve the garden to make it prettier.
I absolutely love the idea of having a courtyard in the backyard. Of course, you’ll need quite a bit of space, or the courtyard will feel cramped. But this is such an elegant and classy backyard landscape idea, I couldn’t not share it.
Add a trellis or arbor to your backyard. You’ll be surprised by how much it can change the whole look of the landscape. Add some dangling ivy and plants to make it even cuter.
A simple way to improve the landscape is by adding a patio and firepit. There are a million different ways to do this, so choose a budget and style that fits best for you.
A lot of people don’t pay attention to this idea, but flower beds can really make or break your landscape. Dull and empty beds can make even the prettiest yard look ugly and boring. Add some new flowers, build up the beds, or make other improvements as your wallet sees fit.
A yard can look completely different just by adding a fence to it. And you have hundreds of choices. Picket, vinyl, wrought iron, and so many more. Grow some vines on the fence to make it even more rustic.
You guys, this potting shed is absolutely GORGEOUS! Like, I seriously love it so much. The way it’s nestled in between the plants and shrubs makes it look like a scene from Secret Garden.
