Top 5 Tips to Have a Beautiful Backyard in Summer

Hi Folks!

The summer is bringing more sunshine and your favorite outdoor activities like backyard barbecues, relaxing in the hammock or having coffee in the garden. And of course, there is no better time to enjoy the outdoor space for Los Angeles homeowners. Did you know that you can enhance the value of your home by sprucing up your backyard?


Here are a few tips to spruce up backyard to make it a beautiful space to spend your summer:

1. Clean Out the Space After Winter: Unclutter and discard any unwanted items. Create a blank canvas for new design. Have a yard sale to get rid of any unwanted items--use that money to buy a new outdoor fountain or potted plants for example.
2. Lighting: Many Los Angeles homeowners choose to dress up their outdoor living space with lighting.String lights are perfect for small backyards and look good in any living space.
3. Pergola: Installing a pergola to your outdoor space can define your backyard. It will extend your backyard space and offer more privacy and shade. We all know that summer is the perfect season to spend more time in the outdoor space. Adding pergolas in your backyard space will help you enjoy a meal with family, relaxing in the shade and protect yourself from the scorching sun.
4. Consider Planting: Summer is a perfect time to plan your outdoor space and give it an impressive look. When creating your backyard space, make sure that you leave some space around plants for their growth. A well-maintained garden will make your backyard even more appealing. Keep in mind that plants need food to grow. You can feed them with different types of fertilizers to help your garden blossom. Make sure that you consult a gardening expert to know what's best for planting. Many Los Angeles homeowners choose to add decorative planters to give it a fresh new look.
5. Outdoor Oasis: By now your backyard is ready and looking appealing with lighting, pergolas and planting. Don't you think adding a few more things can add more style? It is advisable to add a water fountain and comfortable outdoor furniture to give your backyard the best presentation.

So, considering the above tips will help you getting great space into the swing of Summer in Los Angeles and making it more exciting.

Please feel free to give me a call if you need any other design ideas or if you need help with buying, selling or investing in Los Angeles Real Estate.  323-559-9081

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