4 Backyard Design Options for Homeowners
Posted by Justin Havre Real Estate Team on Monday, November 4th, 2019 at 9:13am.
The backyard is like the home's retreat. Backyards are places where Coventry Hills homeowners go to relax, enjoy nature, and spend time with loved ones. The way the backyard is laid out will affect the way a homeowner enjoys their property. If you're trying to decide what sort of backyard design to install, this article will help you consider the possibilities.
1. Outdoor Living Spaces
Outdoor living spaces are very popular because they enable the homeowner to spend time outside while enjoying the kind of activities they would normally do indoors. Outdoor living spaces can include an outdoor kitchen and dining area, or an outdoor living room and lounge.
Homeowners considering this for themselves should work with an experienced contractor to create the best design. Outdoor kitchens often need a gas line installed and electricity for cooking and refrigerating. Dining areas need shelter for shade during meals at mid-day.
2. Garden Pathways
A large, well-planned garden with pathways and an abundance of flowers can create a wonderful space for anyone who enjoys natural beauty and a variety of color. Make the garden pathways easy to maintain with either gravel or pavers.
Install park benches along the walkway to make pleasant places to relax on weekend afternoons. The easiest flowers to plant in these type of gardens are those made from native flowers, because they grow easily with natural weather conditions.
3. Zen Garden Retreat
A zen garden is usually a minimalist garden with wide open areas. Zen gardens typically include attractive rocks, tidy plants, open spaces and geometric shapes. Patterns are commonly used in zen gardens to make the space more visually attractive and orderly. Homeowners who would like to make their backyard into a zen garden retreat should use natural materials like stones, wood, leaves and sand.
4. Low-Maintenance Xeriscaping
Xeriscaping is low-maintenance landscaping, which requires almost no extra water to keep the plants alive. Xeriscaping saves money and often needs less care than other types of landscaping. In many ways, xeriscaping resembles zen garden landscaping.
With wide-open areas, xeriscaping is easy to walk through. Xeriscaping is often reliant upon non-organic landscaping features to add beauty and functionality to the space. Homeowners who use xeriscaping in their yard often install large rocks for decoration, and benches for sitting.
Work With Your Landscape Contractor
Contact your landscape contractor to install the right landscaping for your home. Maintaining your landscaping can improve the value of your home while also making it more attractive to buyers, should you decide to sell.