Many people like to spend their summer outdoors and under the sun. It’s the perfect season to go on a vacation. You can take some days off and go to the beach or go hiking. But not everyone has the luxury of going on vacations somewhere. Maybe they’re too busy at work, so they can’t afford to travel.
Instead of going somewhere far, you can decorate their backyard instead. It can become your vacation hub without leaving your own home.
Here are some ideas to spruce up your backyard for the summer:
Install a Swing
If you have a sturdy tree in your backyard, consider hanging a swing on one of its branches. If you don’t, you can get a free-standing egg swing chair. Place it in a spot with a shade.
The swing will not only make your backyard cozier. You will also get your own spot to spend some time, maybe take a nap or read a book, during the morning or afternoon. You can sit on the swing and catch some fresh air.
Set Up Backyard Seating
A swing may not be enough though. You’ll eventually want to sit or lay down somewhere more comfortable but still enjoy the outdoor breeze. In this case, you can set up backyard furniture, such as a sofa and a coffee table. You can also use a large backyard umbrella to add some shade.
Spending some time sitting on your backyard sofa will help you get some vitamin D. This vitamin boost from the sunlight will benefit your body. For instance, vitamin D promotes better bone health and reduces your risk of hypertension and flu.
Hang String Lights
Light up your backyard during the evening by hanging string lights around it. Put them in seating areas so that you can stay there at night without feeling insecure or gloomy. You can use solar-powered string lights in your backyard to save some money.
String lights add aesthetic value to your backyard. And since they’re spread throughout the backyard, they can easily illuminate it.
Build a DIY Swim Spa
A dip in the tub can help you relax under the summer heat. You can contact your local hot tub sellers to get your own tub and place it in your backyard. You can also try building your own using wooden planks. It would be a nice DIY project. But it will be quite difficult to execute on your own.
With your own outdoor tub, you can spend your summer afternoons cooling down in the water during the afternoon. You can also use warm water and take a dip at night to relax your muscles, which will help you get a good sleep.
Set up a Tent
Some people go camping during the summer. It’s a great way to commune with nature. It can help people take a break from reality and relieve stress. Camping alone will give them some “me time” that can help with self-reflection.
You can take the camping experience home by setting up a tent in your backyard. You can use a camping tent if you already have one. But if you don’t, you can build one by yourself. The simplest way is to hang a huge fabric over your clothesline. Pin the corner ends onto the ground using rocks. Place another piece of fabric on the ground so that you can sit or lay down without soiling your clothes. You can also get pillows to make yourself more comfortable.
Grow a Garden
So far, the backyard ideas presented are meant to create fun experiences. But you can also do something that is both fun and productive, such as growing a garden. Pick a spot where you will grow plants, perhaps by your fence.
Depending on the plants you grow your garden can be very beneficial to you. For example, if you choose to grow flowers, once they bloom, they’ll add more color and life to your outdoor space. Or if you grow vegetables and herbs, you’ll eventually have your own food source.
It’s also important to note that gardening is a recreational activity that can become a form of exercise. Doing gardening tasks, such as weeding and raking, will help you burn 300 calories per hour.
You can do many things in your backyard so that you can spend more time outdoors. With some ideas, you may need to shell out some money. But the others are free. Whichever you choose to do, decorating your backyard will help you get a fun summer at home.
