Landscaping Ideas for Small Backyards

by Evergreen Turf

Designing a backyard landscape can be a challenge when working with a small space. However, it is possible to turn a small backyard into a beautiful and relaxing outdoor space! Check out these landscaping ideas for small backyards.

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Decide on a color theme:

Choosing two to four colors to feature in your backyard is a great way to make your small backyard space look professionally designed. Choose one or two neutral colors like grey, white, or black and one or two bright colors. This will make it easy to choose plants, patio furniture, and other accessories no matter where you shop!

Create walkways:

Creating walkways for the backyard helps make it livable and fun! Since you're dealing with a small space, it's best to create smaller walkways rather than big wide paths. Consider using stepping stones to create your walkway; they are easy to install and fairly inexpensive too.

A quick note on installing these stepping stones: Don't make the mistake of simply plopping down the stones and calling it a day. This will result in wobbly stones that are difficult to walk across. Instead, lay the stones in the desired pattern, then use a garden trowel to cut down into the sod around each stone. Then move the stone out of the way, and dig the area so that it's deep enough for the stone to be flush with the surrounding lawn.

Choose a variety of plants:

Plants help accent your yard with splashes of color and break up large areas of sod that can make your yard seem smaller than it is. Place the plants around the walkways, walls, and water features to create colorful borders in your backyard. Make sure you choose appropriate plants for your climate. Finally, it's important to maintain the plants with proper watering so they stay alive. Create a watering schedule if you need it so you don't forget to care for your plants.

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Rechard on Apr 09, 2021

Nice idea

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Lara Jain on Jul 20, 2023

You know what? During my backyard renovation, my brother's wife, who's an expert in landscaping like an engineer, shared some amazing ideas! She suggested picking a color theme with 2-4 shades, like calming neutrals mixed with lively pops of color. For the walkways, she recommended using stepping stones to create charming paths that don't overwhelm the space. And oh, the plants! She knew the perfect ones to add color and break up the lawn areas. With her landscaping advice, my small backyard transformed into a beautiful oasis. I'm so grateful for her expertise! Give it a try and enjoy the process!

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