Brilliant Landscaping Ideas
The backyard is an important part of a house that provides space to entertain guests and hold family dinners outside. You should therefore strive to make it cozy and inviting. With the help of a professional landscaper, you can transform your backyard into what you envision, whether you want a calm spot to relax after work or a fun space to create memories with family. Check out the following landscaping ideas.
1. Use a wide range of plants
Surrounding your backyard with some lush greenery can transform your outdoor space into a paradise. Plant arborvitaes to create a wall of privacy. They are usually evergreen despite the season as long as you keep them watered. If you don’t have much yard space, use potted plants of different shapes and colors. You can even create a vegetable garden using raised planters.
2. Add a water feature
Consider adding a water feature like a pool or pond to give your backyard a resort-like ambiance. A natural swimming pool blends perfectly with the rest of your backyard landscaping. It uses natural plants to create a biological filtration system so you won’t have to monitor the chlorine levels constantly. Alternatively, you can call a professional to help create a small water spring to add a dose of nature to your yard.
3. Create some stone pathways
Use concrete pavers or stone to create a serene walkway through the lush greenery in your backyard. The pathway protects the lawns from foot traffic. If your house is on a raised level, create some stone stairs as an entry point to the lawn. Contact professionals like Refined Custom Landscape Construction to help you with such projects.
4. Lighten up the backyard
Install some step lights along the walkways to keep your beautiful backyard visible even after sunset. For better lighting, you can add some post mount lights on the fence, gate, or entryway posts. Path and bollard lights also create a welcoming ambiance in your yard. Use spotlights to highlight features like a waterfront, shrubbery, and any architectural elements in your yard.
5. Create a rock garden
Add a rock garden to your yard to create a rugged appearance that connects the landscape to the natural world. Use beautiful rocks, gravels, or pebbles to separate various parts of the backyard like the walkway and flower bed. Consult a landscape designer to help you choose rock styles and designs that best suit your yard. Rocks will keep your lawns weeds-free, and even after the flowers fade in the winter, you will still enjoy the beautiful boulders.
6. Include a fire pit
A fire pit creates a warm cozy space to sit with friends and family in summer evenings, early spring, and late fall. Create a sitting area around the fire pit to expand your indoor space to the outside.
How you design your garden speaks more about your style and taste. Using the above landscaping styles, you can transform your backyard into a beautiful oasis that reflects your personality.
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