Have you ever attended a cookout at a friends’ or neighbors’ house and left feeling envious of their gorgeous backyard? Of course, you have! You may feel even more envious if you strongly dislike or have no time for doing the yard work most landscaping requires.
There’s no reason why you, too, can’t have a beautiful backyard for summer parties, entertaining, or simply relaxing. It turns out you can design your landscape in ways that require little maintenance to continue looking great all summer long.
Here are some (practically) effortless landscaping tips to help you create your own backyard oasis:
1. Rocks are ideal for interesting and low-maintenance landscaping. You can use rocks to create walkways and decorative accents. For small yards or yard areas where grass doesn’t grow well, you can cover entire areas with rocks. One of the best reasons to use rocks? Grass doesn’t grow on them which means less mowing on your part!
2. Install a platform deck to enjoy time in your backyard with less mowing. One of the simplest DIY decks is the platform deck, which has no steps or railings. And, although a deck requires some maintenance, it’s minimal when you use the right types of wood for it.
3. Plant tall grass that you won’t have to mow at all. Ornamental grasses such as switchgrass, bluestem,
4. Build attractive pathways with pavers. Pavers are decorative stones which are cut into a variety of shapes, such as squares and rectangles. Just like rocks, these pathways built with pavers require little or no maintenance once installed. And, of course, the more area covered with pavers, the less grass that needs mowing.
5. Invest in fake grass. Believe it or not, faux turf has come a long way. In other words, it no longer looks like what you’d see on a putt-putt course! It’s also perfect for people who have little time for mowing or yard maintenance.
6. Add splashes of color to your yard with objects rather than flowers. Strategically placed color can make a huge impact on your backyard’s appearance, and you don’t even need to plant a single flower for positive results. Take your yard from “blah” to “wow” by using brightly painted chairs, benches, planters, birdbaths, and more. Some call it “yard art,” and there are so many ways you can use it create a beautiful backyard.
What are your favorite landscaping tips for a beautiful backyard that will make your summer cookout guests envious?
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