As the holiday season comes to an end, summer kicks off months of fun in the endless sun – bringing your backyard into focus as the center of your family’s universe. There’s no better time than the start of the new year to prioritize innovative projects in your backyard.
Green with Lawn Envy
Grasses acclimated to warm weather should be aerated as the temperatures begin to rise. This makes aeration at the start of summer a top priority in keeping your yard as green as your neighbor’s envy when they see the brimming beauty of your lawn. Do not, however, aerate your lawn if you’re experiencing unseasonably high temperatures or in the midst of a drought.
A simple steel spike aerator attachment can be secured to your lawnmower for easy and efficient aeration. This method can be dragged along the back of your mower, poking gentle holes into the surface area of your yard as you cruise along the greener pastures.
After aeration comes the exciting process of fertilization. Grass seed can be evenly distributed by way of a broadcast spreader, gently spraying seed and fertilizer around your lawn and landing it in the small holes you’ve already aerated.
Like all living things, a good lawn can only be measured by the amount of water being sprayed and spouted by your sprinkler. Whether you have a sprinkler system or a simple hose pipe attachment, it’s important to hydrate your aerated lawn to keep it green and healthy until the dormant seasons of fall and winter.
Where for Art Thou, Pergola
DIY Pergolas are a functional and stylish addition to your outdoor living spaces, providing shade in the summer and acting as an optimal frame for trailing plants and vines to climb. They add a piece of visual flair in idle spaces as well, creating a whole new area for you to use.
When assembling your pergola, it’s crucial that you get the best advice possible. Consulting with experts can greatly expedite your construction process and make your pergola last for years to come. For those interested in trying it out for themselves, be safe and use your best judgment as you embark on this venture.
As your pergola comes together, consider how you will use it as a centerpiece for entertaining. Young pergolas, fresh from the construction job, are ideal for cocktail entertaining as a means to show off your new backyard area. More gilded pergolas become quaint for reading in your great outdoors, venerable from the natural life grown in around it. You can even spread out some pillows and protect them year-round with outdoor pillow & cushion covers.
Throwing Shade
Is there anything more luxurious than a backyard overhang, constructed from a large tarp? Custom tarps are a highly versatile piece of equipment in any space but are of especially handy use in your outdoor living space. Picture it now: your patio, shaded by a tarpaulin awning constructed with a large tarp.
Custom tarps are as versatile as they are practical. Pitching a perfect tarpaulin fit is as simple as mounting a few wooden, metal, or PVC composite beams, attaching a tarp with slackless rope cordage, and enjoying the view of a tarping job well done.
To begin, measure out the space you’re wishing to cover and mark it off. A trip to your local hardware retailer will give you the goods of your choosing as you mount the poles. Your poles should be at least ten meters in length, accounting for around eight meters when plunged into the earth. Once you’ve completed this, you can move on to drilling holes through your beams before running durable rope through the openings as you secure your awning in place.
A Tiki Walks into a Bar
Summer and pools go together like vegemite and sanga. Up that relationship to eleven with the kitschy delight of a tasteful backyard tiki bar.
Your tiki bar can be constructed from a variety of materials. The most traditional and identifiable? Bamboo. Build the inner lining of your bar with a sturdy wood frame, assembling a cubic rectangle. This shape will be reminiscent of a neighborhood lemonade stand.
Next, lay your bamboo vertically on the bar, leaving no space between pieces until the exterior is fully covered. Embellish your bar with island flavor. You can even go thematic and do something jungle-inspired for a more adventurous personality. As this look comes together, it’s important to protect it. Like that of an outdoor table cover, creating custom outdoor patio covers are just the trick for preserving your hard work.
That’s What She Shed
A lot of backyards can make better use of existing spaces than what’s already being done. Case in point: a decrepit backyard gardening shed, run down from seasons of neglect. The solution? A She Shed, of course.
You’ve surely heard of a Man Cave, so you might do well get on board with the She Shed. It’s a similar concept to that of a cave, but this one is strictly for the ladies. With a few coats of fresh paint and a can of get it done gumption, you can manicure the dilapidated shed in your life and transform it into a place of effervescent feminine mystique.
A garden variety shed can be converted through the simple process of dividing and conquering. This whole process can be accomplished in the span of the first four weekends of summer.
- First, clear out the clutter, making way for what’s to come.
- Next, polish any blemishes that may preclude your diamond in the rough from sparkling.
- After, focus your attention on improving the shell of your shed. Start with insulating it before throwing up sheetrock. If you’re not much of a builder, there’s no shame in getting in touch with a local small business handyman.
- Homely elements like wallpaper, rugs, and vintage furniture pieces tie the whole shed together.
Maybe she’s a writer wishing for solace to exercise her craft. Maybe she’s an artist in need of a studio. Maybe… she just wants a moment for herself. Whatever the woman in your life is after, there’s a shed waiting to become her haven of comfort.
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