April 22, 2021 | Andy Shafer
You can test your gardening skills by installing a vegetable garden in your backyard. Who doesn’t love fresh, bright-red tomatoes? There are a variety of vegetables you can grow at home and spark your garden with stunning colors, especially in summer. Lacking a vitamin or two? Try challenging yourself to grow the vegetable that your body is lacking and improve your health through a sustainable approach.
Having a backyard vegetable store is killing two birds with a pebble! Here is how it works; your garden will be filled with fresh veggies which are not only cost-saving but also fills your refrigerator and dinner plate. Secondly, having a backyard garden improves your home’s appearance and organization. It shows how much you love your home and the earth.
Are you tired of taking your kids to a fun park every weekend? Try building a small playhouse in your backyard. They can let their imaginations run free while still staying safe in your backyard. A playground is entertaining, and it keeps your kids jovial and engaged. Setting up a playhouse is easy. Simply assemble local materials like wood and use your skills to set up the structure.
Waterfalls and water fountains are fantastic features that bring a sense of tranquility. You can either build your own backyard waterfall using concrete and rocks, or hire a professional to help with the job. In the end, you will have a working waterfall for a backyard retreat. Also, constructing a backyard water fountain elevates the price of your home when selling it.
We saved this backyard renovation idea for last because it has a unique power. It brings people together! Have you ever gazed into a pile of beautiful, glowing embers? For any family with children that have a sweet tooth, you can enjoy roasted marshmallows while spending time together in your backyard.
Adding a fire pit to your backyard creates a beautiful ambiance, while also keeping pesky mosquitoes away. You can warm up by the fire and exchange scary ghost stories. You can add firepits that are smaller if space is limited. Determine the style you want, and how much time you want to spend maintaining it. Gas firepits naturally require less cleanup versus a traditional wood fire pit.
A backyard should be kept not only clean but also attractive all year round. A stunning backyard is a magnet for socializing, building a relationship, having fun, and barbequing. To achieve this, get dirty and build a lively garden and a roaring waterfall in your backyard. Don’t limit your house’s potential to be extraordinary!
Alex Capozzolo is a partner of Shawn Buys Houses KC, a house flipping company based in Kansas City, MO. Shawn is a licensed realtor, and flips homes full-time. He enjoys swinging a hammer and making a house shine.