If
you have a backyard that feels utterly boring, then you can give it a nice
makeover to turn it into something more welcoming and interesting. Regardless
of the size of your yard or the property where your lawn and garden need to be
improved, you can do so without too many issues involved. You can do a lot of
good by working on said space, so let’s cover a few ways you can do this with
the following tips:
· Defining spaces
You
need to decide which spaces you will really need, such as a lounge area, dining
area, cooking area and more that would make your yard well-organized. Doing
this can be as cheap as simply moving furniture around and placing accessories,
so consider this and think about ways you can change the garden landscape.
· Making a garden path
Adding
a great-looking meandering path will create a more welcoming look to your
otherwise fairly mundane garden space. It will take a bit of work, driving in
stakes and considering the shape, then wrapping bender board around it. When
the job is done you will have a great path you can enjoy on hot summer days and
cold winter ones as well.
· Using concrete
For
anyone who has a concrete patio, there are some ways to make it more
interesting that happen to be inexpensive and fairly quick. The first one is to
coat the surface with some masonry stain in a color you like, something
potentially warm for a more pleasant look. You may even work with a
checkerboard pattern if you feel like it. A second option would be to set tiles
over the concrete for a more welcoming and elegant look.
· Using a trellis
You
can see trellises in gardens and garden centers for most times, and they can
add a lot of style to a place with the right approach. Placing one toward the
back side of the garden as a focal point would be a great way of making sure
you have this great addition to your garden space. A flowering vine planted on
either side of it will add to its style and create a more welcoming
environment.
· Painting
For
single story homes painting the back of the house in a different color would be
a great way to add a different look without becoming too involved in gardening
and renovation work. Make use of neutral shades such as beige, taupe, light
gray and you will have excellent results.
· The vertical approach
If
you have a backyard possessing a larger lawn, then you can add some dimension
by adding positioning boulders all over the place. You can arrange
them individually or cluster them together, depending on how you want to see
things. You should not be afraid to use the lawn to accommodate them, but you
can leave some space around them to plant some colorful perennials.
· Mulching
Laying
on a similar-colored mulch on the flowerbeds will help give your entire area a
unified look, while at the same time protecting your plants, making garden and
lawn maintenance a much easier task.
Article
written by guest blogger Ella Andrews on behalf of: Gardener
Gardening Ltd. Photos supplied by the writer.
