A beautiful backyard should never have to break your bank. The key is deciding on a budget and sticking with it. But this doesn’t mean that you can’t have a beautiful backyard your family and friends can enjoy on a hot summer day. Decide on your must-have features. Sometimes, adding simple elements is enough to elevate your backyard for a fresher look. Here are some of the ways you can do a backyard makeover for a perfect summer:

Outdoor Patio:

Adding a small patio to your backyard can significantly upgrade your backyard and add value to your home. This is especially good if you are trying to sell your house. Building a patio is fairly easy and inexpensive. If you want to do this independently, start by choosing a simple design. You can finish by painting your patio with a suitable color that matches the overall aesthetic. Once done get yourself a nice metal sign.

Outdoor Gardening:

Outdoor gardening is a great way to enhance the appearance of your backyard. You can add plants that attract butterflies and other insects. In addition to this, you can also try vertical gardening to cultivate some vegetables. If the space is too small, you can try adding some shrubs in small pots. To attract butterflies and birds, you can add birdbaths or butterfly feeders. These can all be done as DIY projects.

BBQ and Outdoor Dining:

It is so much fun to spend a summer afternoon with friends and family in your backyard if you have a dedicated space for outdoor dining. The place must have ample shade and comfortable seating. You can also add a few cabinets, a small refrigerator, and install a small island. For a simple outdoor dining experience, you might add a grill over a fire pit with small seating around it. You can gather your friends and family around the fire pit for a perfect Korean-style BBQ night. A fire pit is fairly easy to do and can be built on your own.

Stone Pathway:

A stone pathway through the landscape will certainly add a rustic feel to your backyard. The stones for your pathway need not be similarly sized; you can add random-sized stones for a distinct look. The stones are usually laid into a bed of sand to make them stable. After all the stones are arranged, you can add gravel or pebbles in between them. You can add a concrete pathway if you don’t want to go through the hassle of selecting stones or arranging them. Planting trees or flowering plants on both sides of the pathway will add beauty to your backyard.

Lighting:

You can hang fairy lights to make your backyard beautiful and inviting during nighttime. Alternatively, you can drape them over the trees or tables in your backyard. You can also use lighting fixtures to highlight a path or a space like a pergola in your backyard.