Four Ways To Upgrade Your Backyard

The majority of homeowners tend to focus on their home’s interior when designing their dream home. While it's easy to understand why, it’s important that show your gardens and outdoor spaces some love, too.

After all, it means that you can turn your garden stops being an overgrown mess of weeds and debris, and turns into a functional space that you can enjoy all-year round.

From garden pirates to quiet afternoons in the sun, here’s everything you need to do to upgrade your backyard! 

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Light up your pool with nichless pool lights. 

If you are lucky enough to have a pool in your backyard, it's important that you don’t let it fall into disrepair. For example, in addition to cleaning it regularly and draining it when necessary, you should also work to enhance its aesthetic appeal. 

One way to achieve this goal is by installing nicheless pool lights. Not only is this a way to light up your pool, but they are also far easier to install than traditional pool lights, making this a task that you could easily DIY. They’re also more energy efficient, meaning that you won’t have to splash hundreds of dollars on keeping your pool lit!

Install Value-Enhancing Features.

Buyers are willing to pay up to 20% more for gardens that are in top condition. You can take this even FURTHER by installing value-enhancing features within your backyard. This could include: 

• A garden room or shed
• A pool, pond, or water feature
• A fruit and vegetable patch 
• Decking 

Read Up On The Basics Of Gardening.

While many people enjoy gardening, few consider themselves to be “good” at it. However, even the most infamous house-plant killers can learn to take good care of their garden – you simply need to put the work in. Read up on basic gardening practices so that you can develop new skills that will help your garden thrive! 

Let Nature’s Colors Shine Throughout.

Natural landscapes are bursting with colors, from deep greens to pale pinks, and the same should be said for your garden. After all, this will help you to totally revamp your garden, especially if it looks a little dull at the moment. There are many ways to add a splash of color to your outdoor spaces, from your choice of flowers and plants to the color you paint your fences and fixtures! 

Remember, the hard work is not over!

Once your garden makeover is complete, it's important to remember that your hard work is not over. Unlike other areas of your home, your garden can quickly return to its pre-makeover state if you do not continue to care for it. For example, flowers can quickly become overgrown!

Putting together a maintenance schedule is crucial when it comes to staying on top of gardening, especially if you’d otherwise forget to water your plants or mow the lawn. To make things a little less overwhelming, break down tasks into categories (daily, weekly, and monthly).

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