A backyard is a multifunctional part of a home. It is where the family can spend time outdoors and relax. It is a place to enjoy food and drinks in nice weather. It is also a place to entertain – from picnics with friends to barbeques and formal dinners, you can do it all in a backyard. One reason that many people do not use their backyards as much as they should may be because the size, appearance and layout of the yard might not lend itself to the various uses it can be put to. With the right use of the available space and the right landscaping and design, a backyard can easily fulfill its role as a key part of the home for both family and guests. To help you get started on getting the backyard you want, here are a few backyard landscaping ideas.

Make Sure You Have the Best Design

You know how the yard will be used and the landscaping budget you have available. Creating a landscaping design is not just about planting flowers and shrubs that look nice. The landscape has to be right for the way the yard will be used. It must be easy to maintain. It has to be durable enough to withstand all the use the yard will see. It must be easy to move around in. These and other key factors are not things the normal homeowner will be able to do himself. That is why using a professional landscape company is the right way to go.

Think of Zones

Creating distinct yet contiguous zones in the yard will give it character and will help define the various ways in which it will be used. A patio or deck will be great for entertaining, flower beds will add color and beauty, walkways will make movement around the area easy, lighting will make nighttime use easier and so on. Creating zones that work together requires an expert touch or the various zones will become separate areas and the yard will look like a jumble of diverse spaces.

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Also read: Create a Backyard Oasis of Peace

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Privacy

A backyard is a private space for the family and the friends they invite over. No matter how nice your neighbors are, you don’t want them having a ringside seat to all that goes on in your yard. High fences or hedges are one way to add to the privacy, but these can also make the yard look smaller. Using bushes and shrubs instead of fences to keep prying eyes at bay is a better option.

Do You Need a Shed?

If you have the space, a small garden shed is a great place for storing things or for your hobbies. How big it should be, where it should be located and what design to use will all affect the landscaping.

There is a lot more that goes into creating even simple backyard landscapes. Landscaping is a specialized job that requires detailed experience and professional knowledge. You may have your own backyard landscaping ideas, but there may be better ideas that only a professional landscaper will be aware of. Using the services of a professional landscaping company will give you a backyard that will add value to your home and the quality of life that the family enjoys.