Getting the Most out of You Backyard

Landscaping your home does not have to be restricted to the installation of plants and trees. Rather than creating a beautiful but basic landscape, why not really put your imagination to use? Incorporating the hobbies and activities you and your family enjoy in your plans before calling a landscaping company can go a long way, ultimately increasing not only your property value but the pleasure you get from your yard as well. Here are some clever designs that landscaping companies and their clients have collaborated on and brought to life.
One idea to make the most out of your backyard is turning it into a miniature sports center. Depending on your interests, budget and yard size you could have a putting green, a spot reserved for horseshoe tournaments, a volleyball court or all three. If you or your children play sports this could be great not just for parties, but for practice as well. Furthermore, projects like this can be custom-tailored to suit your personality while being brought to life beautifully to raise your property’s value. For example, you could surround your ideal, full-sand volleyball court and net with beautiful palm trees, a fire pit and swinging hammocks. Though this sounds like the description of an expensive resort, it can actually be a spot reserved year-round, fit for luaus and volleyball matches at any time.
Another example of a specialty landscaping project is a tree house that encourages play outside and social behavior. This traditional but seldom seen feature is great for towering oak trees and can be the setting of memories made for years–even decades–to come. If you can’t imagine the sight of a tree house in your beautiful backyard, consider painting it to match the color of the oak to ensure that the elegance of your yard remains, while still giving your kids (or you!) a fun and unique place for adventure.
A popular landscape design in Florida is a backyard beach getaway. Just because it’s fashionable doesn’t mean you have to follow the crowd to implement it. Your backyard beach getaway can be exclusive to your taste, needs and personality. From slight touches like tiki torches, a fire pit and swinging hammocks to wholehearted additions like sleek palms near your own personal sandy beach area and an island in the middle of your pool, you can achieve the tropical feel however you see fit, right out of your back window. The experience of lounging in your custom-built backyard beach may, in fact, turn out to be better than going to a public beach.
One of the most important things to think about when undertaking a landscaping project is your own personality. Landscaping is a great investment to make for your property monetarily, but be careful not to overlook the lifestyle benefits it can have as well. Exercising your imagination will help to bring the goal of a landscape makeover to light: to get the most out of your outside space and be excited about the end product.