5 DIY Backyard ideas on a budget

Home is where is it at this year. So it’s natural to want to make the best of the space you have. If you are lucky enough to have a back garden. Here are 5 DIY backyard ideas you could try this summer.

Go green

You really don’t need huge amounts of space to make a plot for growing herbs and vegetables. Not only are they great for the environment, they encourage a more diverse Eco system to inhabit your garden. Plus they are super tasty!

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Chill out

Use your backyard as an extension to your house. Encourage the family to leave the screens indoors and enjoy the fresh air. Do this, by making a comfortable inviting place. Pitch a tee-pee, or just drag out a rug and plenty of cushions.

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Plant up

I love having plants in pots in my garden. It’s gives the opportunity to move them around, group them together. Or fill in gaps when other seasonal plants die back.

I am a big fan of cacti and succulents. They are so easy to grow, as long as they have good drainage. Plus once you learn how to take cuttings, you amass a big collection, for a fraction of the cost.

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Light up

There is really something magical about sitting out on a warm night with twinkling lights above you in your back yard. They are very reasonably priced these days to pick up. Plus LED lights are so inexpensive to run and better for the environment.

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Be permanent

So, you’ve made changes to your garden and discovered you love the outdoor life. Why not take the next step and go for a bigger DIY backyard project. Like this permanent garden structure.

Make it a real focal point and work on paving leading to it and planting around it to soften the harsh lines.