5 ideas for landscaping your small backyard
December 28, 2023 | Paysagiste Marcelo Inc. | 1387 times
Are you lucky enough to have a small backyard? Would you like to enjoy the summer season by spending time in your yard? For this, nothing better than taking advantage of the advantage of having a small backyard to arrange it according to your preferences and tastes. Despite popular belief, small backyards have nothing to envy of large gardens. Indeed, a backyard also brings certain advantages including:
- You have less maintenance to carry out, whether for your plants, your lawn or even your snow removal
- You have less space to landscape, so this allows you to have very affordable landscaping
- You can leave room for your imagination and the creativity of the landscaper
Discover some ideas for landscaping your backyard in this article.
1. Plants: create an urban jungle
During spring and summer, it’s the ideal time to have a green thumb. In a small backyard, you can create a real urban jungle with shrubs, flowers or even a vegetable garden. As long as the light is good, you can take care of a vegetable garden to enjoy your own fruits, vegetables and herbs. Otherwise, you can take the opportunity to plant other types of plants that adapt to the Quebec climate. It is recommended that you opt for climbing or trailing plants, if you need more privacy in your garden.
Small backyards surrounded by plants are a real haven of peace where life is good, even if you live in the city.
2. Outdoor fireplaces: a timeless trend
Summer and winter, your small backyard can be used in all seasons, particularly thanks to the installation of an outdoor fireplace. Very popular for many years, outdoor fireplaces are perfect for warming up around a fire alone or with friends. Several types of fireplaces exist for all tastes, you can even include it directly on your patio. In addition to being user-friendly, the fireplaces are also very aesthetic.
3. Mini-pools: a wave of freshness
Do you think swimming pools were only installed in large courtyards? Think again! A trend is increasingly emerging: mini-pools. In fact, you don't need a large garden to have a space to cool off on hot summer days. In small courtyards, it is also possible to install a mini-in-ground swimming pool and carry out development landscaping around your pool. In addition, it will give value to your property.
In addition to the swimming pool, you can also set up water basins. Fountains or even stone water basins, the possibilities for developing a body of water are numerous. If you want to have fish or just enjoy the gentle sound of water in your small yard, this is possible!
4. The outdoor kitchen: start the festivities
Very user-friendly, outdoor kitchens are appreciated by many homeowners. During the beautiful summer seasons, nothing is better than sharing a meal in your backyard. What if instead of opting for the traditional barbecue, you opted for an outdoor kitchen? Cooking enthusiasts or foodies, you will be delighted to set up a real outdoor kitchen in your small backyard, whether with gas hobs, barbecues, a smoker or even a pizza oven!
In addition, if you enjoy drinking as much as eating, it is also possible to set up an outdoor counter or a bar.
The festivities can begin!
5. Patios and terraces: opt for winning simplicity
In order to take full advantage of your small backyard and install your favorite furniture, opt for installing a patio or terrace. For this, you don't need a big garden! No matter the size of your yard, it is possible to install a patio or terrace. You may even have free space for any other layout options.
Easy to maintain and user-friendly, patios and terraces are popular.
If necessary, you can also install a pergola in your small backyard!
Do you want to landscap your small backyard? To do this, get support from experienced and passionate professionals in landscaping to achieve the yard of your dreams.
