Are you planning on a backyard DIY project this spring? Renovating and upgrading a yard takes a lot of planning. You have to first design the best type of renovations for your backyard. Then, you have to purchase the needed materials and tools to complete the project. From there, you have to contribute physical labor to get the renovation completed. These tips will help you with the design process of your new backyard space.
What features are the most important to you?
Unless you have a large backyard with an endless budget, you are going to have to pick and choose which amenities your new backyard has. Is a fireplace pit and entertainment area the most important? Do you dream of having your own backyard pool? Would you like to put in a playground for your children? Consider which features are the most important to you. Create a rough sketch of your backyard space and then begin to layout where these amenities will go. Keep in mind that larger items might take up the majority of your backyard space and will not allow you to have as many extra features.
What type of an environment relaxes you?
You want your backyard space to be relaxing and stress free. This will lead you to your landscaping decisions. Do you enjoy the tropical feel with lots of palm trees and colorful flower? Do you prefer large bushes and trees, or a picket fence, that block out the neighbors? You might choose to hire a professional landscaping company to handle this part of the project. According to a recent survey by Harris Poll for the National Association of Landscape Professionals, 67% of Americans agree that professional landscaping would allow them to have a nicer yard.
What type of look are you going for?
You also want to decide on an ultimate look for your new backyard space. Are you attempting to create the perfect entertainment space? Is your ultimate goal a place that your children and the neighborhood children can come? This will make a difference in terms of what materials you purchase too. For example, a playground area will need sufficient insulation to protect children in case they fall off of a playground structure. One of the best products for this is barkdust.
But, you will still have to choose a color and design of bark dust. You will also have to choose a method for installing it. You could possibly bring the large bags down to the new playground area and then just dump them where they belong. However, this method does not give you the most insulation and is unlikely to improve the aesthetics. One of the most common methods is to use a bark blower. Bark blowing ensures you have an even spread across the entire playground area. For landscaping applications, a layer of two or three inches of barkdust is generally recommended. Bark blowers can achieve this.
Do you want an area with easy maintenance?
You also want to keep in mind the maintenance requirements when considering your new backyard design. Some landscaping materials require regular maintenance, while others do not. Using bark blowers can improve the look of your yard, while also making it less maintenance. It is recommended to apply new bark dust every two to four years, depending on the type of bark and how well you maintain it. Bark blowers can also help with maintenance.
Backyard renovations are one of the most common DIY projects over the spring. It can be a huge project to take on a backyard renovation. But, as long as you prepare and know what your end goal is, you can create the backyard of your dreams. Bark blowers are a popular choice and can extend the life of your DIY project.