Affordable Yard Options
Our time and using precious resources as water are becoming a challenge when it comes to taking care of your yard. We want a nice looking yard but schedules or the weather seem to work against us, and the monthly water bill goes up in the summer. What are some affordable yard options?
Xeriscaping, the use of low maintenance and highly draught tolerable plants and trees will make your yard affordable and easy to maintain. You will have to limit the use of grasses, which makes sense.
Depending on where you live in the United States, cactus and lots of rock and stone. This type of yard takes no work and some of the drought resistant plants are beautiful to look at.
If ambience is your goal, you can add a low cost table and chairs, maybe under a tree and light a candle for a romantic glow. Place the candle on the table or on a hanging tree branch. As with any fire, be careful.
If you like a bit of art, think about hanging some platters or plates from yard sales or thrift stores. This is an area where you can really get creative as artwork and wall hangings are not just for interior use.
Eclectic uses of different mediums that support the elements are conversation pieces and affordable yard options. Sculptures, birdbaths, sundial, and rock gardens, all make great additions with a minimal cost. You just have to look and dig for bargains, which makes it half the fun.
The use of mosquito netting can add dimension and elegance to an area of your backyard extending off your home. Netting is not expensive and you can create tiebacks or leave it hanging all around. In the center you can exchange a moveable fire pit for the cold months, and then use a huge pot of flowers, settee, huge colorful cushions, add some votive candles.
For a really fun look, string some outdoor lights. Use simple clay pots, which don’t have to be perfect. Draping plants and tall plants create a nice mixture and vintage plants will add diversity and color with the lights.
You can change out the lights for a winter to summer look and just create a signature space that is your own design and know that affordable yard options are many. Shop and be creative and your space will be a center of conversation and enjoyment for years to come.
