It's how you use it that counts
Want to make better use of your outdoor space without spending a lot of money? Try these three simple tricks that can make all the difference between using your backyard and just looking at it.
❶ Romantic lighting can really add drama and
whimsy to an otherwise dull outdoor space. Try stringing lights over a patio
for a look that recalls street cafés and romantic restaurant patios. If you
don’t have natural hanging spots for your lights to hook onto, install a
simple, wood pole with a loop or hook screw on top. You can install the poles
directly into the ground, or attach them onto your pre-existing railings or a
heavy base.
❷ Potted
trees and bushes can divide designated areas, provide shade in the summer heat
and create privacy. Consider ‘Skyrocket’ juniper trees, bamboo or arborvitae to
start. You may want to ask your local plant center for ones that grow well in
your area of the country and how they survive winter, if that is a consideration.
❸ Add a
chimenea. If you live in a climate where it’s cooler at night and you want to
extend the life of your patio past summer, add a simple, small chimenea. These
are fire pits with a round, open belly and a thick pipe on top. The fires start
quickly, don’t get too hot or too big, and are more easily controlled than a
traditional open fire pit.
Cynthia Schmier, Broker/Owner
CRS, CDPE, CNE, CIAS, MDI, 5-STAR, SRS
RE/MAX Country
Cynthia@Cynthia-Online.com
(360) 400-3475
www.cynthia-online.com
CRS, CDPE, CNE, CIAS, MDI, 5-STAR, SRS
RE/MAX Country
Cynthia@Cynthia-Online.com
(360) 400-3475
www.cynthia-online.com
