subject: Here's How To Style A Back Yard For A Reasonable Cost [print this page] No matter how hard you wish for the back yard fairy to come and sort out your back yard; it ain't gonna happen! Only you can make it look better.
If you only have a tight budget to work with then you need to make a list of improvements that have to be made and have it in order of importance. You will probably be surprised at how much you can get done with very little money. The appearance of your yard will be so much improved you will be amazed.
Patches of dirt where there should be lawn looks awful. A bit of sod will soon result in that green lawn that should be there.
It's quite a hard job physically, depending how much you have to put down, but is quite cheap and not a difficult job. Once the sod is in place, a few flowers or bushes will complete the effect.
There's nothing like the sight and scent of Roses in bloom, so why not make a space for your own Rose bed? These aren't difficult to look after at all and there are so many varieties in different colors that you are guaranteed a stunning display. Have a chat with the experts at a greenhouse if you want any advice.
A front yard with a pond in it is really eye catching. The most popular types are the pre shaped plastic ones. You need to measure the ground and dig a space deep enough to the top is flush with the ground.
Depending how you want to use your pond is the next decision. It doesn't have to be the standard fish or plants, there is another option. That is the fountain pond, but these can cost a lot of money to maintain.
If you enjoy sitting outside in the summer but want some shade, a garden canopy is perfect. So easy to put up and take down again, they are an essential item to protect you from the ravages of the sun.
