Backyard improvements are an easy way to add value to your home along with making it a fun place to hang out, and for the kids to play. The good thing about landscaping improvements is that they can be done based on what you can afford and what fits your schedule. Here are some tips for making landscaping improvements to your own paradise.

Add a Fire Pit or Barbeque Pit –

If you are going to entertain guests or your own family there is nothing like having a barbeque pit or fire pit area to hang out in. New stone barbeques are a blend of old-fashioned masonry and grill technology. Fire pits are great for roasting marshmallows, or to sit around a fire and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Fire pits can bring people together by providing a great social area that is comfortable and rustic at the same time.

Add a Patio –

A great patio is always a good choice for any backyard. You can choose from concrete, asphalt, brick, tile, or flagstone to complete your backyard patio. You can add patio sets with chairs, table, and canopy. Or you can add bench seats or awning to improve the look of the patio. They can be perfect for a hot tub spa, or a swimming pool for the kids. After you have the initial groundwork set you can add to the patio in layers as your budget allows.

 Add a Deck –

Having a relaxing deck to grill and relax on just makes life better. Adding a deck to your home creates an additional social space that is great for spending time on in the warmer months. Decks are perfect for barbeques, and outdoor chairs and table. Decks can also be used to have a hot tub spa or small swimming pool on. Just like patios decks allow for a lot of flexibility for additional features like built-in seating, lighting, or overhead shading. If decks are built correctly with wood-plastic composites they can last decades.

Add Arbor, Pergola, or Gazebo –

Arbors, pergolas, and Gazebos can really class up a backyard. They look incredible and have the option to have plants and vines trained to grow over them. They can be used to shade a patio or be a shady area of their own with seating, lights, and even a hot tub spa. Arbors, pergolas, and gazebos create a distinctive look and can range in price depending on the materials and size. They are a great addition to create an ambiance of the property.

Plant Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers –

Adding some decorative bushes or flowers can really help the look of a property and bring it some life. The bushes and trees you select can be functional as well. Adding a Cypress Tree can provide some serious coverage and privacy from neighbors. Peach and Apple trees are native to Utah and can survive the winters and keep coming back every spring to provide delicious fruit. Raspberry bushes can also provide a barrier shield in the backyard for privacy and provide a good treat.

Keep Yard Looking Good –

When it comes to spending time in your front or backyard you want to be comfortable and have it be aesthetically pleasing. Keeping a well-maintained yard can be hard work. It takes mowing and weed whacking every week. Understanding how much water your lawn needs to be healthy and making adjustments during the spring, summer, and fall months. Yards can often have parts that struggle and die. This requires someone to either replace the sod or remove dead sod and add grass seed to grow new grass. If you need help with your lawn care in Lehi, UT and surrounding areas, we can help.

Keep Your Lawn Free of Pests –

Nothing can ruin an outdoor get together like annoying pests like spiders, ants, mosquitoes, flies, and bees. One way to prevent this problem is to have a pest control company service your yard in the spring and throughout the summer months to create a barrier that will protect your lawn and home from unwanted pests.

Don’t Get Overwhelmed –

Setting up a nice backyard can be a daunting task and can take lots of time and money. It is important to do a little bit at a time and start with what will provide the most value that is within budget. Keeping the lawn maintained and pest free is the most important because if you don’t start with the basics then it won’t look good or be comfortable to hang out on. From there then you can start expanding and adding features that will make it look and feel better. There is so much stuff you can do with a backyard that you can keep adding to it for years and years.