In today’s post, we’ll share some tips and suggestions for creating a perfect backyard retreat to make the most of the few warmer months ahead. If you are planning to sell your home this year, giving your backyard a nice do-over can definitely help attract more buyers.

Backyard Basics

Regardless of the size or shape of the backyard, if you focus on improving some of the key elements listed below (you can pick and choose based on your budget), you can quickly create an alluring outdoor space that can lend an extra sparkle to the long summer days and starry nights ahead.

Landscaping

  • Build an outdoor deck or stone patio, interspersed with a grass or gravel patch to highlight your outdoor gathering place.
  • Experiment with your summer planters—whether potted, hanging, or vertical.
  • Repurpose old pottery to create bird feeders and baths.
  • Mix up the shape, color, and placement of planters, and plant/flower mixtures.
  • Water your lawn and de-weed regularly.
  • Add landscaping stones or rocks to your flower beds.
  • Build a garden path using stones or wood.
  • Create a water spring or install a water fountain.

Furniture

  • Buy an outdoor rug to highlight the seating area.
  • Get a complete patio set, including a table and chairs for dining if you entertain a lot.
  • Spruce up and re-use old or rusted furniture with a fresh coat of paint.
  • Add benches, deck chairs, and comfy cushions to mix up the seating furniture.
  • Add a hammock, porch, or tree swing.
  • For great summer cookouts, install an outdoor kitchen, including an island, grill, storage space, and refrigerator.
  • Get a propane heater for cooler summer nights.

Embellishments

  • Create a garden arbor or trellis or lattice garden wall. Use climbing plants on the structure to make it stand out.
  • A pergola or gazebo is perfect for sheltering from the sun.
  • Build a fire pit or a portable fireplace.
  • Indulge your creative side by repainting your fence or embellishing it using craft DIY ideas.
  • Paint your patio floor and ceiling in bold and warm colors. 

Lighting

  • Add string lights to the seating area, fences, or planters.
  • Use accent lights or DIY with mason jars to create small lanterns to illuminate your backyard. 

Entertainment

  • Build a treehouse or sandbox. Install some portable slides to create a children’s corner in your garden.
  • No backyard pool? Use an inexpensive and low-maintenance stock tank pool.
  • Install a movie projector to create your personal backyard movie theatre.

If you are looking to buy or sell a home this year and wondering how to get started, do get in touch with RE/MAX Royal Team Sachdeva Realty for more information.




Have a good weekend!