Budget-friendly gardening projects and DIY ideas to refresh your yard.
After months of entertaining indoors, it’s finally time to move the fun outside. If inviting friends over for al fresco parties, lounging by the pool and playing lawn games are top of mind for you as the weather turns warmer, you’re probably also wondering how you can make your backyard look as nice as possible this season. But you don’t need a huge budget or a professional landscaper to create a beautiful outdoor oasis — all you need is a few creative backyard decorating ideas in your arsenal!
LISA ROMEREIN
Install a Makeshift Bar
If you’re short on space but love to entertain, go for a compact bar setup. A simple fold-out wall shelf, with just enough room for essentials like cutting boards and utensils, is all you need to get the job done, and a barrel can stand in as a cocktail table.
BRIAN WOODCOCK
Hang Plants at Different Heights
Can’t get enough of potted plants? Bring order to your ever-growing collection by choosing greenery in varying heights. It’s an easy way to boost your outdoor space’s visual appeal.
Craft an Outdoor Living Room
ERIC ROTH
There’s no reason why you can’t carry the aesthetic of your indoor living room straight outdoors. Comfortable seating, warm lighting and potted plants can do the trick.
