Backyards are often underutilized spaces that could become enjoyable outdoor retreats for you and your family to spend time in. Converting an unused area into an inviting outdoor sanctuary is easy, cost-effective and rewarding!
Experienced wellness is enhanced when there is somewhere that allows us to rest, unwind, and rejuvenate from our busy lives. Finding an oasis where nature and yourself can thrive together is especially therapeutic.
Plants & Herbs
Plants and herbs are an ideal way to add colour, texture, fragrance and scent to your outdoor space while helping deter bugs and creating an instant garden feel.
Herbs come in many varieties – perennials, biennials and annuals alike – each one having specific requirements that vary – some require full sun while others thrive better in partial shade environments.
Perennial herbs like rosemary tend to come back year after year and can tolerate colder temperatures than other herb varieties.
Herbs can be used to add flavor to dishes or as medicinal remedies, make beauty products more effective, or provide pollen and nectar for bees, butterflies, and birds.
Water Features
Water features, whether pond or fountain, can add an elegant touch to any backyard or balcony space. They instantly transform any outdoor area into an inviting and serene haven that everyone in the family can enjoy together.
Water features are easy to install and maintain, making them the ideal way to increase both home value and curb appeal! Plus, installing one could add beauty and value.
Choose the water feature that best complements your landscape when selecting water features, such as ponds, streams or waterfalls. Some popular examples are ponds, streams or waterfalls.
Pergolas
Pergolas can create the ideal outdoor retreat in any backyard or balcony space, providing shade from sun or rain while adding elegance and style. They’re an integral component of landscape design and can even be customized specifically to meet your needs and preferences.
One of the main advantages of canopies is providing shade, which is essential when entertaining outdoors. They also offer some protection from rain and wind.
A pergola’s roof can be open or closed depending on your desired amount of shade, as well as whether or not cladding should be added for extra protection.
A pergola is an essential addition to your landscape and an investment for your home, providing shade while increasing outdoor living space and increasing property values.
Outdoor Furniture
Outdoor furniture makes any backyard or balcony the ideal place for relaxation, entertainment and socialization. From comfortable chairs and sofas to bistro sets, dining tables and even fire pits – there is so much variety of outdoor furnishings from which you can select.
As you select pieces for your outdoor oasis, keep both design and environment in mind when making decisions on furniture purchases. Choose pieces that can stand up to local weather conditions while complementing the design of your home.
Wicker chairs are an attractive outdoor seating choice; however, direct sunlight should not be placed directly onto them as this could cause them to fade over time.
Lighting
Light can add the finishing touches to any outdoor setting – whether that means setting up your backyard pool or admiring your view from your balcony – by creating an inviting ambience. Selecting fixtures carefully can transform a patio or garden into an amazing oasis, perfect for hosting evening soirees and relaxing after sunset.
A well-lit yard not only adds beauty and functionality to your outdoor space, but it can also help ensure it’s safer at night. Ambient landscape lighting illuminates your entire outdoor space while focused task lighting illuminates specific features like water taps, fire pits, electrical breakers or any other landscaping controls that may not be easily seen when night falls.
Focused outdoor lighting can help your landscape and home tell their own unique stories. Select lighting fixtures that complement the aesthetics of your home while meeting any design goals you may have set forth.