Transforming your backyard into your own little slice of paradise requires strategic planning to make sure that your vision comes full circle. When undergoing a total transformation, mixing landscaping and hardscaping can give you the ultimate backyard makeover.
Landscaping:
- Grass – The bread and butter of any magazine worthy backyard makeover starts with the grass. If your grass is discoloured, uneven, or patchy, opting for sod installation is a sure fix. The lush, healthy grass transplanted with sod installation brings the overall aesthetic to the next level.
- Hedge trimming – Turn your attention to the foliage that you already have. Trimming back any overgrown branches, stems, and flowers will make your backyard look clean and tidy. If you’re looking to really make a statement with your backyard makeover, try trimming any shrubs on your property into triangles, circles, or rectangles.
- Mulching – A backyard with only grass can get boring. Incorporating pockets of mulch beds that hold shrubs is a great way to add dimension to your space. Adding mulch along the side of your home and the back border of your yard are common mulching strategies.
Hardscaping:
Patio – Any picture-perfect backyard has an area to entertain and enjoy the beauty of your space. Installing a patio opens the door to all possibilities of what your backyard can do for you.
Walkway – Walking through mud and wet grass isn’t very oasis-like. For your backyard makeover, consider adding walkways to common routes adds accessibility while enhancing dimension in your backyard.
Retaining wall – If your property has a slope, adding a retaining wall to prevent erosion can help ensure your backyard makeover won’t go to waste.
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