Most of us spend a lot of time making the interior of our homes look nice and feel cozy. But making the exterior of your home look attractive makes sense too. Not only will it provide you with a relaxing environment when the weather is warm, but it will also add value to your home should you ever think about selling up and moving on.
While you could hire a landscaper to come and totally redesign your front and back yard, it is much more rewarding to do what you can yourself. And the good news is that you do not have to break the bank to have a beautiful yard. To that end, below are a few improvements you can try.
Lay a Patio or Deck
A seating area in a sunny spot is a terrific way to jazz up your yard. Moreover, it is a job you can do yourself, according to the good folk at Devour Tools. For example, if you want to lay a patio, you can use an angle grinder fitted with a suitable blade. An angle grinder blade will make it easier for you to cut paving stones to size. Before getting started though, you must make sure the area is completely flat and has been covered with a landscaping mesh to prevent weeds poking through.
Wooden decks are also a fabulous addition to any yard. Again, you will need a suitable saw, fitted with the correct blade to ensure precision cutting of the decking boards. If you are going to tackle either of these jobs, you can find instructions online that you can follow.
Get Rid of Unsightly Weeds
There is not much you can do about weeds except keep on top of the job of pulling them up. If you get into the habit of weeding at least once a month, your yard will look so much better. You may need to weed more often in the warm summer months when weeds tend to spread like wildfire.
Buy Some Potted Plants
Choose a variety of stylish pots to place in your yard and fill them with colorful plants that bloom in spring and summer. This will ensure that the yard is always in full bloom. Look for plants that will attract bees and butterflies, such as lavender, buddleia, calendula, marigold, and verbena.
Hanging baskets look great on walls or on the side of outbuildings. Remember to water the plants regularly though as even when it rains, the soil under the leaves and flowers may not get sufficient water.
Add a Bird Feeder
Attracting birds to your yard will provide you with an endless source of entertainment; but it will also mean less bugs and pests. Many of the birds that visit will eat insects as well as the food you provide for them.
Lighting
Ambient lighting in a yard helps to create a warm and cozy atmosphere and it is easy to achieve. You can buy string lighting that can be hung in trees or from one wall to another over your seating area. These lights can be connected to an outdoor power socket, or you can even buy solar lighting, which is better for the environment.
Conclusion
If you want your front or back yard to look more inviting and are hoping to create a beautiful outdoor space, there are plenty of things you can do without spending too much money. The biggest expense would be laying a patio or a deck. Aside from that, small additions such as flowering plants and lighting will instantly transform this space into something special.
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