If you’re fortunate enough to live in a home that has a backyard, then you know that it’s one of the most blissful areas you can be in – and it’s all yours! As a kid, the garden was a place that you could let loose in, play until you were exhausted, and have all the fun in the world. Now as an adult, a quiet, peaceful utopia where you can relax and get away from everything is just what you need.
But if your backyard is blah, chances are you aren't spending much time using it. If your landscape could use a little TLC, check out these four easy ways to add a little more beauty to your backyard.
But if your backyard is blah, chances are you aren't spending much time using it. If your landscape could use a little TLC, check out these four easy ways to add a little more beauty to your backyard.
Four Easy Ways To Add More Beauty To Your Backyard
1. A Pretty Patio
Every backyard needs to have a wonderful sitting area to relax in and traditionally, that seating area needs to sit on a firm and attractive surface. Not everyone recognizes the small details of a garden, but everyone notices when a new patio has been put down (or if the existing patio is spruced up). If you currently have a patio space that’s a little weathered or damaged, then replacing it with something that’ll make the whole area shine wouldn’t be a bad idea. If laying new pavers or brick is out of the question, consider carving out a designated seating area with an affordable soft-top gazebo instead.
July 22nd is National Hammock Day and a perfect time to enjoy the backyard, patio, or camp with colorful hammock options available through our friends at Sunnydaze Decor! Sunnydaze Decor has a wide selection of unique and attractive outdoor living items, such as firepits, fountains, patio decor and yes--hammocks! I've been a big fan of hammocks since I was a little kid: I remember spending many warm, summer days curled up in my grandfather's hammock that was hung among the lilac bushes and apple trees. Ahhh...the good old days. Create your own memories with a hammock of your own from Sunnydaze Decor.
Check out two of our favorites:
Sunnydaze Padded Hanging Hammock Chair Swing, Parrot Print (click to shop)
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Sunnydaze DeLuxe American Style 2 Person Hammock (click to shop)
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You can even save 10% on their hammocks & accessories with code RELAX10: good on 7/22 ONLY!
If you've never owned a hammock before or if you're unsure of just what you want (or need), no worries: check out The Ultimate Hammock Buying Guide: How to Choose the Best Hammock on Sunnydaze Decor's Bright Ideas blog for everything you need to know for buying the perfect hammock!
2. Gorgeous Greenery
Any yard can benefit from plantings such as flowers, trees and shrubs, but not all of us have a green thumb. Consider planting colorful perennials (bulbs that bloom year after year) that require little attention, such as daffodils and crocuses. Also, adding something like a bottle brush tree could really add an element of good looks without going too over the top. Just make sure that whatever you do plant complements your landscape and adds a pleasing aesthetic!
3. Lighting
Adding lighting for ambiance doesn’t mean turning your garden into Broadway at night. Try scattering a few pretty solar lights around garden beds to enhance their looks and draw attention to your plantings. If you have a pond, lighting it up in the evening always looks pretty – the water effect is definitely attractive. Different color lenses can add that extra bit of variety, too.
  Color Changing Solar Powered Glass Ball Garden Lights, amazon.com (click to shop) |
  42" Flickering Solar Torch Lights, Set of 2, amazon.com (click to shop) |
4. Play Area
If you have kids or grandkids (or heck, are even a big kid yourself), the garden is the perfect spot for a swing or a playset. A playset is the perfect backyard experience for a child, where they can develop their imaginations and make lasting memories. Prices start at about $150 for a well-made toddler set and can go into the thousands, depending on its features.
  All Cedar Wood Swing Set, amazon.com (click to shop) |
  Swing-N-Slide Ranger Wooden Swing Set, amazon.com (click to shop) |
These are just four ideas to get you started with adding beauty to your backyard. What have you done to enhance your garden space? Let us know in the comments below. We'd love to hear from you!
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