Imagine reclining on some cozy patio furniture, glimmering lights and blossoming plants all around as warm summer evenings embrace you. Slip into this perfect mode for spending your summer nights; all of it can be made real through a few not-so-costly DIY garden projects.
By turning your backyard into an aesthetically pleasing, beautifully functional setup, you create an extra place to kick back and entertain, where your friends and family can gather. No matter whether your green thumb is seasoned or just sprouting, these simple DIYs will breathe a new look into your backyard-at a very affordable cost.
- Craft a Lovely Garden Pathway
Nothing adorns and lends structure to a garden like a thoughtfully constructed walkway. Whether you connect your patio to the garden or simply add a lovely path through the far reaches of your backyard, a garden walkway is a timeless element that will transpose and uplift the mood of your outdoors.
If money is tight, you still can make this happen! Reused stones, bricks, or gravel already in the yard will work. You may even consider rocks collected during past landscaping jobs. A stone or gravel path can provide a rustic-savvy ambience for your garden, giving you the perfect incentive to come out to appreciate it even more.
For your walkway, you will need a few materials, including stones, a weed-blocker fabric to discourage plant growth through them, leveling sand, and, of course, a shovel. In no time, your yard will look beautiful and functional this way. For the sake of continuity, you might add a small paver patio adjacent to the walkway. Voila! A very chic and very useful backyard for gatherings. - Create Your Own Garden Furniture-It is one of the most authentic ways of extending one the time in the backyard. Lets face it-nowadays patio furniture is expensive, and the ones available rarely withstand weather. Why not put your skills to the task and build some stylish, durable-yet inexpensive-garden furniture?
There are loads of ideas ranging from a straightforward bench made of wooden planks and cinder blocks to an elaborate DIY picnic table. To impress family and friends even more, try a charming porch swing-titled the courtyard cutie.
Eileen and Ash from Just Measuring Up, who built their picnic table for just a fraction of store price, say, “We love our DIY picnic table. It’s strong, stylish, and great for eating and working on projects in the yard.” Building furniture helps one personalize them to fit into their space and style. That personal touch is something store-bought robustness lacks.
Be Totally Creative With Odd Garden Planters
Planters are definitely one of the more straightforward means of personalization and beautification of gardens. Rather than making the easy purchase of new pots, find ways to be creative, like turning old things into odd planters. This garden project will not depend on how big or small your yard happens to be.
In smaller areas like porches or patios, everyday items like old boots, drawers, or wooden crates can be repurposed as unexpected quirky touches for your outdoor space. In larger gardens, wooden pallets or other standing objects may be considered as privacy screens at the same time they serve as garden planters. This is just so much better and awesome décor for your backyard without breaking the bank.
Look for garage sales in the neighborhood or hunt around your garage for some of those used items that may work wonders as planters. Then, fill them with some perennials so that you will be set with low maintenance plants for years. Another excellent space-saver is vertical planters! Take an old bookshelf, ladder, or shelf and stack and arrange your plants so that they add height and visual interest to your garden. Angie at The County Chic Cottage is sharing her excitement regarding vertical gardening and says, “This is the perfect project for small spaces. Plant your veggies and herbs in it, and it becomes a fun element in your yard while utilizing very little space.” - Raised Garden Bed Construction
Building a raised garden bed is a must if you relish growing your veggies and herbs. They have the distinct advantage of making gardening easier since they discourage weeds and prevent soil compaction; on the other hand, they are an excellent answer to good drainage and keeping pests away. Also, they can be designed to ladies’ fit any yard and any budget.
Purchasing a ready-made garden bed should not deter your zeal. Bypass-the-stores route. Use recycled materials like old window frames, concrete blocks, wooden pallets, or two-by-fours to make your bed. After building your bed, put in gravel or tiny rocks for drainage and fill it with nutrient-rich topsoil to create a wonderful home for your favorite veggies, herbs, or flowering plants this summer.
Raised garden beds are a fine way to offer purpose to your backyard while coaxing you outside to tend to your plants. The reward of harvesting your own produce makes this project quite worthwhile! - Warmth and Ambiance with Garden Lighting
The right lights can easily put some mood into your backyard. Simple garden lighting will make your space cozy and inviting for late-night evenings with friends and family.
Installing simple yet elegant solar-powered path lights along walkways, or stringing up delicate twinkling lights above your patio, is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your backyard. You could try placing battery-lit lights inside glass globes or get creative by designing DIY candle holders to scatter throughout your garden.
Garden lighting can be affordable and also simplified. Create a mood in the garden and make it interesting, especially when the sun starts to set.
Final Thoughts
With a little imagination, creativity, and a handful of hours and effort, turn that backyard into a charming outdoor retreat that is useful and stylish. Not only can you complete these projects on a budget, but also you can go enjoy Mama Nature right from home. Be it putting in a cute seating area, a simple garden path, or some pots made by your own hands-the impact will leave you aghast.
