As summer approaches, you may be considering making some improvements to your garden in preparation for your first BBQ of the year. The garden can be a wonderful addition to your home, full of color, vitality, and spectacular views. See below for some summer backyard decorating ideas to create a magical scene in your backyard this summer.
Summer backyard decorating ideas
Comfortable seating
If you plan on having a lot of garden parties or summer get-togethers, you’ll want to make sure you have enough comfy seats for everyone. Make an effort to choose supportive seats, and invest in some waterproof cushions to give comfort and color to the environment.
Bring in some color
The biggest benefit of a garden is that it allows you to plant some great things and bring lovely colors into the space in a short amount of time. If your garden is looking a little drab this year, add some fun by purchasing some young bedding plants from your local garden center. Bring them home and they’ll instantly liven up your environment.
Light it up
Summer nights have a special enchantment that can’t be replaced. This year, however, you can make it even more amazing. If you have a large garden, buying several collar-powered lights to place in the ground is a fun way to bring light to the space. Everyone in the space will notice how gentle, beautiful, and lovely it is.
You can place some outdoor fairy lights on your back wall or even in one of the trees in the back of the yard to lend an extra air of fantasy. This delicate light, together with the heat from your grill, will create a magical ambiance.
Bring in some wildlife
Encourage some wildlife into the garden if you want to create the most amazing environment for your family and friends to enjoy this year. Bees, butterflies, birds, and small mammals are examples of wildlife. And once you’ve brought them in, you’ll see that your garden has taken on a life of its own.
You can buy a bird bath and feeder and set it in the back of the garden where you can see it to attract birds. Any birds in the neighborhood will quickly notice this, and you’ll soon have a flock of them visiting you every day. Plant a buddleia to attract bees and butterflies. A buddleia also has beautiful flowers, which is an added bonus.
Decorate the space
If your property has a patio space in the back, this will most likely be where you entertain your guests. Add some interesting decorations to the space, such as the best indoor outdoor thermometer to keep track of the temperature, a rain catcher to monitor how much rain has fallen in the area, and a hanging basket to add some life and color.
Alternatively, you might put some herbs in a pot and allow the aroma to fill the garden. See below for some photos for more ideas on how you can decorate your summer backyard.