Your outdoor garden is a place you want to be able to not only relax and entertain guests, but also to be able to enjoy the view from inside your house year round. You expect a lot from your backyard, and with the right furniture and decorations you can make sure that it meets all your needs. The right backyard setup can add to your living space, making your home feel larger and giving you more options for entertaining and daily living.
If you’re thinking of redesigning your outdoor space, here are a few must-have to make sure you include in your plans.
Water feature
Water features add interest to your backyard space. The soothing sound of gurgling water provides ambience and adds to the peaceful atmosphere of your backyard. Whether you choose a small pond or an urn water fountain, you can’t go wrong with a water feature in your backyard. Opt for a classic look or something more modern; whatever your taste you can find a water feature to match it!
Seating
If you hope to spend any time in your backyard you’ll need somewhere to sit. Outdoor cushions are easy to clean and resistant to weather and sun-fading. For extra seating and convenience, consider adding a storage bench where you can store your cushions during wind storms or during the winter when you won’t need them. Depending on the size and shape of your backyard, you can group smaller furniture into cozy, intimate nooks or create a grouping of furniture large enough for a crowd.
Low maintenance greenery
It’s going to be tough to relax in your yard if every time you look around all you can see is the work you need to do. Strategically planning the greenery you install into your backyard can save you time and stress. Low-maintenance greenery means you won’t be spending too much time pruning, watering, and babying your plants along. Less time working means more time relaxing!
Lights
Lighting is essential for your garden space. Even though summer nights mean the sun is out longer, when you want to entertain into the evening you don’t want your guests tripping over each other! WIth all the varieties of strings of outdoor lights, lanterns, or energy efficient solar lighting available, you can easily match the lighting to the aesthetic of your yard.
Paths
Creating a path to the different areas of your backyard has multiple benefits. Unique pavers and stones can add interest to an otherwise boring lawn. They can also help cover areas where grass is difficult to grow. Paths allow access to all parts of your backyard, so even when the ground is still damp and muddy from last night’s storm you can enjoy the sunshine in your yard today.
Spending some time to spruce up your backyard is well worth the time and effort. With just a little work you can have outdoor living space that is easy to enjoy many months out of the year.
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