You have a spacious backyard and you’re not sure how to set it up. There are plenty of ways you can improve your backyard’s landscaping and make sure it reflects your personality and meets your needs. Fortunately, having a beautiful backyard with an outdoor fountain doesn’t have to be expensive. There are various steps you can take in order to get good solutions without breaking the bank. Below, we’ll provide you with some of those inexpensive, yet very effective ideas.
Make a detailed plan
Before you start working on backyard landscaping, it is important to have a good look at your backyard and try to picture different elements arranged all over it. Do some measuring and designing before purchasing anything. This way, you’ll avoid cluttering the yard with unnecessary items. Try to find the right place for every element, seek an advice from a professional if you need to, and start utilizing your newly acquired knowledge.
Use pavers and ground cover
Geometric patterns made out of ground cover and pavers can create strong visual impact, regardless of their price, which is low. In case you have an unused piece of ground you want to cover up, go ahead and find some broken or recycled pavers. Start working on a mosaic, which will be designed solely by you. It is good that you draw it on a piece of paper and use it as a blueprint for your first backyard project.
The next step should be planting creeping sedum or moss between the seams. This simple move will affect the contrast which will improve overall aesthetics. These plants don’t need much water and maintenance so you don’t have to waste a lot of time on them. This solution can be implemented in case you need a pathway as well. If you want your pathway stronger, go ahead and dig the holes in the size of the stones before laying them.
Get cuttings from friends
You don’t even need to spend a lot, or anything, on your new plants. A lot of them can start growing from a small cutting you can get from another plant. With this in mind, go ahead and postpone your visit to a nursery and head to your friend’s home and get some cuttings from the plants you like the most. In order to improve the look of your exterior, you may consider planting butterfly bush or succulents since they grow easily from just one little clipping.
Acquire some cheap planters
Keep in mind that you probably have all you need for gardening so don’t go to the store before you consider all options. There are probably some old planters forgotten in your basement, and now is the time to give them a new life. Paint them in bright colors in order to liven up your garden. Your next step should be getting some seeds and some affordable yet premium garden tools which will keep your vegetables strong.
Choose perennials over annuals
If your goal is to set up cheap and low-maintenance backyard landscaping, it is desirable that you go with perennials which will live for many years, as opposed to annuals which will last for just one season. You should choose from the following modern perennials:
- Coneflower
- Baptisia
- Buddleia
- Sage
- Allium
Think about the way you’ll arrange them and start planting. Before you know, your backyard will transfer into the zen sanctuary. Keep in mind that perennials may be a little expensive at the first glance, but will repay in the long-run.
Get creative and add unexpected materials
Once you’re done with more demanding tasks, you should relax, get creative and give a final touch to your backyard. Use various materials such as wood scraps, corrugated steel, old copper, or whatever you find, and express yourself. Your backyard should be the place where you feel comfortable and safe, so give your best to set it up the way it meets all your needs.
Final thoughts
The ideas provided above are just a tip of the iceberg and your search for cheap DIY solutions should continue. Read as much as you can and start implementing newly acquired knowledge. Go ahead, pull up your sleeves and start redecorating your old backyard into a beautiful modern landscape.
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