Summer is here, and for many homeowners, it’s time to improve your home’s outdoor areas so you can enjoy them with family and friends. While you may not have the budget to put an addition onto your home or build a new patio and deck, there are numerous modest ways that you can make your yard more attractive and more livable.
Add a firepit
A firepit is a great way to add an enjoyable focal point to your yard without spending too much money. Summer nights can get cool, and having a source of warmth in the yard means you can enjoy your home’s outdoor spaces long into the autumn.
Create a stone path through the garden
If you have a garden area in your yard, why not add a little formal structure by building a stone path that gives you more space to walk and enjoy the plants? You can use paving stones or crushed stones, and route the path any way you wish, through or around the garden. With a path in place, you may wish to add more scented plants to your garden – herbs, lavender and roses are great options – or plants known to attract butterflies.
Construct a tree bench
A tree bench, which can either sit directly under a tree or be curved to wrap around the trunk, is a great way to build an intimate outdoor space that will invite your family and visitors to engage in quiet reflection, or conversation.
Add light landscaping
If you like to enjoy your yard in the evening and night hours, consider adding some compelling lighting along the walkways. This could come in the form of solar lights planted in the soil every few yards, string lights connected by posts along the path, or lanterns hung in the trees. It’s an inexpensive way to turn a yard into a magical nighttime experience.
Install an outdoor kitchen
While this project requires more capital investment than others, it’s a great way to build a foundation for outdoor entertainment, particularly if you like to barbecue. In addition to providing a wonderful focal point for outdoor meals with family and friends, it can be a great way to keep your indoor kitchen clean and tidy when you’re having a gathering or a kids’ party.
Define leisure areas with railings
If you’re not quite sure what’s wrong with your yard as it is, it’s possible that what you’re missing is the kind of boundaries that can be provided by exterior railings. In a similar manner to restaurants that offer outdoor dining, railings can help create a focus point for your outdoor relaxation by separating the living area from the rest of the yard.
Add awnings to provide more shade
In Connecticut, summers are getting hotter, which can dampen your enthusiasm for your home’s outdoor areas. Consider adding retractable canopies or awnings to provide shade so you can enjoy your yard even on the hottest days of the summer.
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