Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Projects That Can Make Your Garden Livelier










No matter how green your garden grass is, it may still feel like a desolate wasteland due to the fact that there's a lot of things missing. Personally, I like having just grass on my backyard, but that's also partly due to the fact that I hate mowing when they get too tall. If you want to add a little more detail to your garden, you can do so. If you're planning to go DIY on everything, you can always study the basics.

Planting Trees

If you don't have a backyard tree yet, it is highly encouraged to have one. Not only are you making a little mark for the environment, it's also a source of shade a few years down the line. Depending on the type of tree that you plant, it can also serve as backyard décor.

What if There Already are Trees?

If you already have trees, then exercise your creativity. There's always the tree house for your kids. If you have two trees near each other, put up a hammock for lazy Sunday afternoon siestas. If you have a tree with a really sturdy branch, you can set up a swing set. If the tree happens to be somewhat in the middle of your garden, consider building a tree bench around it.

Patios

If you're in a hurry for some shaded area in the backyard, you can have a patio instead if you don't already have one. Patios can be simple tented pavilions. At its simplest, it's even just tables and chairs in an elevated area in the backyard. You can build one yourself or you can find DIY patio kits online.

Pathways

Perhaps you're still waiting for your grass to grow or you just feel like the ground lacks a little design. Pathways are the best ways to add that extra layer of beauty to your garden or backyard. It's as simple as laying down wooden planks one after another to create a "road." If you want to create a pathway on non-grassy areas, you can start by laying down pebbles or small stones as foundation and then placing slabs of stones.

Sheds

With all the beautification you're doing for your garden, it would make sense that you have a shed to store your tools so they don't just lie around randomly on your backyard and ruining the scenery. When building your sheds, there are a few basic things that you should know.

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