Backyard Landscaping and Gardening Ideas

This plain backyard was transformed into a beautiful patio and garden. The homeowner loves entertaining and cooking and wanted to personalize her outdoor area with shade and flowers and reconfigure the patio for entertaining and personal relaxation. Watch the project unfold in this video by Lowe’s Creative Ideas:

Grass along the side of the house was replaced with terra cotta pavers and flowering shrubs. The addition of herbs, flowers, trees and evergreens, along with path and sconce lighting and all-weather furniture, provides the finishing touches to this outdoor living area.

Two take-away tips:

• It’s important to create your plan first before undertaking any project work. You should also have a clear plan of progression and get the heavy-duty work done first, such as laying the patio and walks.
• Do research before planning your garden. Get a soil test kit to determine what flowers, shrubs and trees are best suited for your environment.