In building a home, make sure to also plan what you would do with the façade and landscaping. After all, the outside of your home is the part that most people see on a regular basis. That is also the first thing that your guests will notice when they come to visit.
It is, therefore, important to upgrade your home and increase its curb appeal by landscaping your backyard. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on hiring expensive designers and landscape artists to beautify your home’s yard.
DIY backyard landscaping might be a little daunting, but you’ll soon see that it is much cheaper to do and gives you the freedom to be creative at your own home.
Check out these budget-friendly ideas for DIY backyard landscaping:
Make Use of Old Tires
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There are many different ways you can repurpose old tires for your backyard landscape. Tires make excellent planters or even accents in your yard. Just make sure to paint them a cheerful color.
Plant Useful Plants
A vegetable garden in your yard? Well, why not? If you plant useful plants, you’ll enjoy free vegetables the whole year through!
Add a Splash of Color
Of course, you don’t have to dedicate your entire yard for vegetable farming. Add a splash of color as you plant flowers around the yard or pick colorful planters.
Try Vertical Gardening
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The fence does not have to be boring. You can make use of the fence for vertical gardening.
Depending on the look you want to achieve, you could use a variety of plants on your vertical garden – but flowers and ferns make great choices.
Choose Perennial Plants
This is an obvious choice so you wouldn’t have to replant every season.
Plant a Tree
If space allows, plant a tree in your yard. While it might not grow as fast as the other plants, you’d welcome the shade in the future – and you’ll surely love the fruits!
Use Low-Cost Seating
You can repurpose old chairs as seating options in your yard or build your own from wood scraps and concrete. Make sure to add waterproof sealant on the furniture pieces so they would last longer.
Upcycle for a Unique Yard
There might be things you no longer use in the house that would make great planters.
