Spring and summer are the perfect time to take entertaining outdoors. If your backyard space is dull and boring, causing you to pass on hosting a backyard cookout or party, we have ideas for you! Our lawn care experts in the Tri-cities area are sharing the following ideas to transform your backyard into a summer oasis:
1. Build a deck or patio
Do you have a deck or patio? An area for a fire pit? If not, this is a relatively simple way to start creating the ultimate backyard paradise. It will also increase your property value, so you’ll get a return on your investment.
2. Add tropical plants
Tall and short, thin and wide, mix and match tropical plants for beautiful, colorful designs and textures in your backyard. Plants can be foliage or flowering … or both. They can be placed in the ground or kept in containers. Those in containers can be moved indoors during the winter, preserving them for the next big outdoor get-together when the weather heats up again. Include bug-repelling plants in your design. These include many herbs — oregano, thyme and rosemary, for instance — and citronella grass, chrysanthemums, petunias and lavender.
3. Add a water feature
Water features are beautiful, peaceful and calming. A waterfall into a small pond is perfect for limited space. Add fish for even more fun!
4. Hang string lights
Does anything scream fun and festive more than string patio lights? String lights are an affordable way to transform your space and will allow your guests to keep partying even after the sun goes down. Be sure the lights you choose are specifically for outdoors, and remember that LED lights are more energy-efficient and will last longer.
5. Install outdoor speakers
A great and affordable way to add to the character and ambiance of an outdoor oasis is to add outdoor speakers. These will come in handy when you and your friends and family are preparing for outdoor movies, cookouts and special occasions.
Create a backyard oasis
Creating an outdoor oasis doesn’t have to break the bank. Small additions like plants, string lights and outdoor speakers can transform your backyard into something magical! If you need assistance with your backyard landscape, Promier Landscapes in the Tri-cities area has helped create and maintain beautiful, eco-friendly lawns and landscapes for 20 years. Give us a call at (423) 872-2988, or contact us online today.