14 Stunning Backyard Makeovers We're Daydreaming About This Week

Hometalk Highlights
by Hometalk Highlights

Water features, firepits, amazing patio decor and more will fill your mind with ideas.

Turn a muddy space into a glam patio


Lay concrete pavers in a pattern and fill the cracks with mulch for a quick new patio space. Add flowers and furniture to complete.

See more: Patio Makeover and Reveal by Brandi

Create a useable space with pavers & rocks


A wow upgrade! Condo owners transform their small backyard into a beautiful, functional and super low-maintenance space with rocks and pavers.

See more: Backyard Makeover: DIY Landscaping Project by Alchemy Home

Transform a grassy area into a secret garden


A breathtaking garden retreat is created by using the 'lasagna gardening' method: cover with newspaper, top with soil, then mulch.

See more: Transforming my Backyard into a Secret Garden- Part 1 by Ivylore

Add dark mulch to make a beautiful flower bed


Spreading dark mulch gives an upgrade to a freshly planted garden bed. Be sure to get enough bags of mulch before you start!

See more: Dark Mulch Miracle: Flower Bed Transformation by Chelsea @ Making Manzanita

Repurpose doors into a privacy fence


Mary comes up with a unique and decorative way to add privacy to her yard by repurposing old doors into privacy fencing. Hanging flower planters add charm.

See more: Old Doors Give New Life to Backyard! by Mary

Install a dry creek bed & rock garden


Create a sustainable and beautiful rock garden. Map out a plan first to include low-water plants, boulders, flagstone and other rock.

See more: Low Maintenance Gardening (Part 1): Dry Creek Bed by Birdz of a Feather

DIY furniture for your deck


Great ideas for inexpensive DIY deck furniture. Make a pallet chair, install built-in benches. Get decor ideas to help you upgrade your backyard space.

See more: DIY Budget Backyard Makeover by Catherine

Improve your garden space with a Zen style pond


This pond project is for the serious DIY'er. Create a stunning water feature with this pond using tropical pond plants and decor items to add some Zen.

See more: Add Some 'Zen' to Your Back Garden With a Water Feature by Birdz of a Feather

Make a beach-themed fire pit


Build a low-maintenance beach-themed fire pit in just a few days with good planning and hard work. Use landscape fabric and sand to make this happen.

See more: Our Beachy Low Maintenance Backyard Fire Pit! by GrandmasHouseDIY

Upgrade your yard with these budget DIY's


Learn how to pull off inexpensive DIY landscaping projects: Make a gravel patio, build a pergola, tiered steps and much more.

See more: Amazing DIY Backyard Transformation on a Tiny Budget by Single Girl's DIY

Build an inground pool...using an above-ground pool


A large, deep hole is dug to make room for this pool. Pallets are placed around the perimeter of the pool for a nice finish along with grass and bricks.

See more: Can't Commit to an Inground Pool so We Improvised by Misty Gaines-Johnson

Pretty up your small space


See how a patio and garden area give a huge facelift to this small and charming townhouse backyard.

See more: My Townhouse Backyard Makeover by San

Impress guests with a DIY rock firepit


Blocks, rocks and other upcycled items are used to create a unique fire pit, complete with DIY benches too.

See more: Stage-One of My Up-Cycled Backyard--The Fire Pit by Annette

Turn your patio into a tranquil space


Relax or entertain in this awesome patio space. Loveseats, a fire table, curtain sheers & carnival lights give it beauty & charm.

See more: Backyard Makeover by Whitney Hawkins

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