Backyard Ideas (Pictures Included)
Hey guys,
I’m currently trying to improve my backyard and wanted some ideas/suggestions. I already added pavers/tiles throughout most of the patio area, but the space still feels kind of empty/bland and I’m not sure how to tie everything together. I attached pictures of the patio area, the side alley/pathway, and the garden area in the back.
Patio Area (First 2 Pics)
I already installed the pavers and string lights. Near the fence, there’s a small gap between the fence and pavers, I was thinking of filling that with decorative rocks/pebbles. I also want to make the patio feel more alive because right now it feels kind of flat and empty.
Possible Ideas
-Plant boxes/raised flower beds
-small shrubs/plants
Side Alley / Pathway
This area currently just has dirt/rocks. I was thinking of doing stepping pavers/tiles with spacing between them instead of fully paving it. Maybe adding flowers/plants on the sides of the path. I attached an inspiration picture with the grass + stepping stone look.
Not sure if I should do
-Grass-Artificial
-Mulch/Bark
Would love ideas for making this narrow alley actually look nice and intentional instead of just a side passage.
Garden Area (Back Area)
This is the area with the trees and dirt/vegetables. I was thinking of building staired raised vegetable beds like the one in the inspiration pic I attached.
Maybe adding:
-vegetables/herbs
-flowers around the edges
Mainly trying to make the whole backyard feel:
-Cleaner
-“Homey”/Alive, trying not to make it “mordern/minimalist”
-More green/alive