Backyards, they can be messy, they can be a hassle, and they can be an eyesore. But, if you use a little creativity and your green thumb, you can turn your backyard into an oasis or just a nice little lounge area for you and your family.
 | If you’re going to spruce up your backyard, remember, put in a shade structure so that when you’re lounging or even having a get together, your family and guests are protected from the sun and even rain. That being said, the shade structure is just the beginning when it comes to designing your backyard. |
Here are some tips and ideas to help you spruce up your backyard:
- Forget plastic chairs, use patio furniture like iron cast benches with cushions to add character to your backyard.
- Put up a pergola and grow some flowers on it so your backyard has a colorful, natural pop that guests will enjoy, especially in spring.
- Plant flowers and create a garden bed that your children will enjoy.
- Put up a lattice design on your walls or fences and grow roses or other beautiful flowers that suit your tastes.
- Put in a small fountain, the ambience of the trickling water really adds to the peaceful environment you’re creating in your backyard.
- Plant a unique garden with not just flowers, but with herbs, cactus, and other flora that your kids can discover and learn about.
- Try putting in garden boxes – fill long wood boxes you can build or buy with dirt – and plant different flowers. Put the boxes side by side so that in the spring, you have a flower oasis with different rows of colors and flowers.
| These are just a few of the many, many things you can do with your backyard. We haven’t even scratched the surface when it comes to other types of décor like statues, clocks, and lights…Truly, the way you decorate your backyard is only limited by your imagination and creativity. |  |
For more information about awnings, pergolas, and other shade structures contact American Awning & Blind Co. today. You can also visit us at http://americanawningabc.com. You can also call us if you have any questions at 800-654-5933. Or email us at info@americanawningabc.com.