Ideas on How to Create the Backyard of Your Dreams

When it comes time to finally settle into a home—be it a rental or a place that you own—you want to create the kind of place that’s welcoming to come home to. You want it to meet your goals, be they hosting friends and family or simply retreating from the world. You want it to look good (of course) and you want it to maintain its value. You also want to know that your home reflects you and what you believe in, particularly if you are more investing in green living or an organically minded approach to your days.

Of course, plenty of people spend a lot of time thinking about what the interior of their homes might look like. They want to know that there are places to sit and be comfortable, places to pursue entertainment that they’re interested in, places to cook (if that’s what they like to do). They also want to find the colors and arrangement of furniture and décor that reflect them and their values.

But many people consider the interior of their home and neglect the yard, especially the backyard—and that’s a mistake. The backyard can be a spot where you do all the things that are important to you at home, be they relax or enjoy your hobbies or entertain. And if you spend some time and invest even just a small amount in your backyard, you’re going a long way toward maintaining and even boosting the value of your home.

Maybe you have a dream of having your backyard wildlife friendly and haven for birds and your own personal space to relax and enjoy nature. Whatever your dream is make sure you use the top sustainable landscaping tips.

To do a backyard space involves the same things it would take to do an indoor space, which are planning and budgeting and being thoughtful. How should you approach this important project? This graphic offers some ideas to get you started creating the backyard of your dreams.

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