Have you been wanting to freshen up your space and give your backyard a new feel? Perhaps you’ve thought of transforming your backyard into an entertainment space, perfect for hosting get-together’s and even Holiday events if the weather is right. Below, we selected six renovation ideas to spruce up your landscaping and get your backyard ready for anything.
1. Adding Hardscape
Looking to add texture to your backyard design? Adding hardscape will greatly increase your backyard’s appeal and usability. Hardscape design can be simple, like a river rock path meandering through your greenery. Or you can choose to be bold and do the entire backyard in natural stone slabs., pavers or something entirely different. There are endless design options you can create by choosing natural stone, pavers, bricks, river rocks and more. Our Professionals at Frontier Landscape can help you design outdoor spaces that are truly your own.
Adding hardscape can also create a kid and pet friendly play space.
2. Build a Retaining Wall
Do you have a sloped backyard? Building a retaining wall, or a tiered retaining wall, can create depth and add character. Kick your design up a notch by adding flowers, plants, shrubs, or even a couple of trees.
3. Design a “Native” Landscape Area
In Washington, we have many different colorful trees and shrubs that add texture and form to your Landscape. You might try a Red Dogwood or Ninebark for year-round color. Planting a Native Garden keeps us in touch with the flora around us.
4. Create a Natural Outdoor Space
Do you find lush trees and cascading waterfalls relaxing? You can use natural rock slabs to create a waterfall and river that re-circulates through your yard. Plant trees that give a home to birds, and add bird feeders throughout your backyard.
While you’re at it, add a hammock for relaxing at the end of a long day for when the season rolls back around.
5. Add a Garden or Planter Boxes
Ready for some garden to table living? Starting your own edible garden with fruits and veggies can be very rewarding. You can start big or small, depending on what your outdoor space will allow. Planter boxes are perfect for creating an area for fruits, vegetables, or herbs to grow without compromising on space. This can be rather seasonal depending on your location and winter temperatures. But… once you have the Garden or Planter Boxes, you can rotate “off-season” with color/flowers that work well when your edibles do not.
Our final thoughts on renovating your backyard:
Add some personal touches! Maybe some outdoor sculpture with an artistic flare…Consider adding lighting (pathway lights, twinkle lights or tiki torches), a fire pit, or maybe even a bocce ball court. Personal finishing touches will bring your backyard renovation together and make it the perfect place to relax and welcome friends and family. Have fun and make it your own!
Whatever your backyard renovation dreams or desires are, we want to be a part of them! Contact US! or visit our contact page to schedule an appointment with our Frontier Landscaping Professionals. Start making your backyard dreams a reality.
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