It's nice to have your yard looking freshly cut and landscaped. But that's not enough if you really want to make your backyard a haven for you and friends and family that you entertain there. Having a backyard that is just as stylish and comfortable as the interior of your house is the real test of a homeowner's taste. There are countless ideas for unique features to add to your backyard–here’s a few to get you started.
A Tennis Court
For plenty of people, seeing a sports-related setup like a court or field on a homeowner's property is eye-catching. Whether it's a tennis or basketball court, or even a bowling alley, building something along these lines will help you improve both your health and your property's value. You might not even need as many vacations with something so fun to do at home.
Honey Bees
The health and fitness of your plants can be maintained by drawing in more beneficial insects. Honey bees can be a big help in creating a strong and vibrant garden, as they are essential for the pollination of many flowers and plants. By merely investing in a beekeeping kit and installing hives, you can establish a colony that you can persuade to visit your plants and pollinate them. In return, they produce delicious honey that you can collect and eat. When stored properly, honey doesn't go bad and adds health benefits to your diet.
Outdoor Bar
How often do you have guests? If you need a new place to entertain, bring the party outside. Depending on whether your kitchen comes right up to your patio or deck, a nice "open bar" design could be perfect for you. Imagine your kitchen being connected to the patio by a bar where drinks and food are waiting, with friends and family around to enjoy the evening together. Curate the space to your needs and you’ll never want to go back inside.
Make Your Patio Pop
Custom patio design can make your backyard an absolute paradise. The possibilities are endless: brick, stamped concrete, fire pits, pergolas, and more. Decorate with outdoor plants and classy, weather-resistant furniture to make the space even more inviting and useful.
Plant Fruit Trees
This unique feature is both visually appealing and rewarding for the homeowner. You can add your favorite fruits to every dish, while adding natural beauty to your backyard. Be advised, trees do not bear fruit overnight. But if you have the patience for it, some citrus or apple trees would compliment any backyard.
Outdoor Shower
This might be one of the more unconventional ideas, but you might be surprised by how convenient it could end up being. If you or someone else you live with does a lot of their own yard work, they probably wish they had a way to wash themselves and their things off before going back inside.
No two backyards will ever be identical, but the key to reaching that next level of attention and praise for your design efforts is creativity. There are even services which provide 3D models to help you visualize your ideas before you have to move forward with any decisions. The sky's the limit.
