July 06, 2018
If you’re looking around your back yard and feel like things are a little tired or kind of bare, you’re not alone. It’s easy for the back yard to become a functional place, with maybe a swing set for the kids and a tired-looking gril in the corner. It’s natural that, once your yard reaches a certain level of functionality or messiness, to simply accept that’s the way it is – especially if you don’t have much time to dedicate to upkeep.
But worry not, because there are many quick and simple ways to transform your back yard into a place you want to be – without breaking the bank.
Shapes
One of the major factors that keeps a yard looking purely practical is generic looks. Simple shapes can draw the eye and make a space feel more developed, and this doesn’t require a great deal of work.
Simply demarcate certain areas by carefully digging up the turf around them. A circular grass area surrounded by plants is a statement, looks great and it won’t take you more than half an hour!
Hardy Perennials
If you don’t have the time or patience for tending to flowers, go with perennials options like geraniums. These flowers look great, they’re very hardy and they practically take care of themselves.
Perennials are an easy to cultivate some bold color in your back yard and, even better, they spread and grow very quickly. Within a year or two, you’ll have more flowers than you know what to do with, which is a nice problem to have.
Go with Gravel
Paving an area of your yard is hard work and can be expensive. Gravel achieves the same thing, but at a much lower cost in terms of money and the energy you need to expend.
All you need to do is clear an area, rake it free of any grass or soil and then put down a permeable underlay. Simply fill this area with gravel and surround with some plants, and you’ve got a fresh new look.
Outdoor Lighting
Fairy lights or string bulbs are a great to make your back yard feel inviting and magical, without any great outlay. String the lights through trees, awnings and fences for a quick, simple lighting solution that will really make your back yard an inviting place to be.
Create Intimacy with Trees
Tress – considering how long they will live for and the beautiful looks and fruits they provide – are a very cost-effective way to make your yard feel and look inviting while also adding shade. Small cherry trees provide amazing blossom, for example, and make your yard feel enclosed and private.
Accent the Space
Even small additions to your back yard can make a big difference. Accents like stepping stones, tiered plant pots and small water features make a yard look planned and complete. Look for the small areas you might otherwise not notice and do something with it! Even painting an existing bench to match the color of your planters can give your outdoor are a lift, for nothing more than the cost of a can of paint.
An Outdoor TV Lift Cabinet
Bringing a whole new dimension of entertainment to your yard, a backyard TV lift cabinet brings music, movies and sport right into the heart of your outdoor space. Barbeques become an event, or you can just relax and watch your favorite movie under the starts – what could be better?
If you think an outdoor TV lift cabinet could be for you, contact Cabinet Tronix today. We offer a range of options, all completely weatherproof and designed to enhance your back yard living.
