Are you ready to transform your outdoor areas with a few simple tricks? Here are our top 10 DIY landscaping projects, to increase curb appeal and transform your outdoor spaces. Landscaping can be a scary task to take on when you have no experience or expertise in the area. Don’t worry, we are here to help! Here are our top 10 favorite DIY landscaping projects and everything you need to complete your project!
CREATE LANDSCAPE LIGHTING
You can accomplish some amazing DIY landscape lighting using simple solar-powered lights. I used these in my front yard to instantly add curb appeal and spruce up my landscaping. Adding lanterns like these also create the perfect Landscape Lighting
LANDSCAPE EDGING
You can use this simple DIY landscape edging to define spaces and separate landscaping materials. I would also recommend getting extra stakes like the ones here. I used these additional stakes to secure my edging and create defined curves.
OUTDOOR PLANTERS
There are a ton of gorgeous and affordable outdoor planters. These are a few of our favorites. You can pair them with any plant, real or fake! Check out all our favorite outdoor planters here.
CREATE A ROCK GARDEN
You can create a rock garden or make a rock bed to replace mulch and pine straw. I used white rock from Lowes but you can find it from any home improvement store. It is much easier than it looks. You can add some edging around the outside to create a finished look.
TRASH CAN ENCLOSURE
Trash bins are an eyesore and not the first thing you want people seeing when they drive by your home. Creating a hidden space for your trash bins can even be a requirement in many neighborhoods. Even if it isn’t required, it is an easy way to increase your curb appeal. I used this trash can enclosure to hide my trash and recycling bins from the street. You can also use it to cover unsightly AC units. You will need to make sure you have a level area next to your house to create a space that works for this enclosure and storing your trash bins.
ADD A TREE SURROUND
I got these small concrete blocks from Lowe’s. They’re incredibly cheap and super easy to stack. This is a great way to make features around your plants and trees if your yard isn’t flat.
EASY MULCH UPGRADES
Laying mulch can seem like a scary task, but with the right tools it is actually fairly simple. I laid all my own mulch in a weekend. Here is what you need:
OUTDOOR GAZEBO
You can find some beautiful and affordable outdoor gazebos at your local home improvement store, Lowes or Home Depot. We upgraded our gazebo top with a neutral gray cover like this one here.
ADD A WATER FEATURE
Pick out some fun stones to create a DIY water feature. You can plant your favorite flowers and plants surrounding it, like the one below. Need help creating the water flow or a design? Reach out to us and we can help!
CREATE A STONE WALKWAY
You can use any stones to create a lovely path from place to place on your property. Consider using larger stones from a landscape supply store for a more dramatic effect. You can also find stones at your local home improvement store. This gorgeous stone walkway was done by C&C Services. If you’re interested in larger stones or a professional installation, give us a call today.
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