How do I create a backyard getaway?

Question

I want a hammock, pond... I need more ideas...I have a huge backyard... what can I add to make use of the space and really make it a relaxing environment?

Answer 1

First, get a pen and paper and make a map of your back yard and the existing items in it. If you are not a great drawer then get some grid paper. This is so you get an idea of where to put things. I love the hammock and pond.
You can add a waterfall to your pond;
a stone wall that connects to the waterfall/pond area;
a bench;
a shed;
maybe a tiny little covered sitting area or little tree house type area to sit in when it is raining;
a chimnea;
a built in pool would be cool if you can afford it!
a patio;
a path through a garden area full of flowers and plants that bloom in the different season;
nice patio furniture;
a bar area for entertaining...
well, that is all I could come up with at this time.
Have fun relaxing.

Answer 2

I wish I had the time, space, and money to do this with my backyard. I would definitely go with the hammock and pond. If you want to make it really aesthetic, boarder the pond with stones and have a walkway from the pond to your back door. I would also add a couple of benches around the pond for times when you don't want to use the hammock. You could also purchase a wide variety of flowers. I would recommend annuals: you plant them once and they grow back every year with little stress on your part. You'll definitely want a few shade trees if you don't have them already, and if you do, you can clip a few branches to make them look right and to give you just the right amount of shade without blackening your entire yard. If you don't have a fence, I would recommend getting a stained wooden fence to keep the neighbors out of your paradise. A nice grill is also a must have. BBQ'd chicken and ribs could make your getaway complete. If you have some extra money, you could buy a swing to hang from a tree, a fruit tree, or a gardener to help mantain everything, but of course these are all added luxuries. I hope that you are able to build the backyard of your dreams with the help of our suggestions.

Answer 3

Some good ideas might be a wood trellis with an attached swing, possibly a stone patio deck, within the landscape, with a nice wood bench. You could also have a stone firepit. I would have lots of landscape and trees. Use some ornamental grasses for a different feel and tecture. If you build a pond, use native stones and boulders around it to hide the liner or plastic bowl. Maybe have a stone waterfall or a fountain for movement and something nice to listen to. Good Luck

Answer 4

Our backyard is lined with privacy fence except along the back. We used reed fence and just attached it to the chain link to create more privacy there. We also have ponds. Plant large leafy shrubs behind the pond and mix in with smaller flowering plants. Set a bench or some other type of seating that faces the pond and surround with hydrangeas or large azalea bushes, whatever you like that smells good and creates a private area to enjoy the pond.

Also, build a Pergola. Perhaps with an outdoor fireplace at one end or a fire pit in the middle. Plant wisteria or grapevines or even bougainvillea to grow up and over the top of the pergola.

As for the hammock. I would install a horizontal trellis over head and grow a fruiting vine (thornless blackberry hybrids avail. at Home Depot) up over it that will hang fruits down to be picked at your leisure. It will also help create more shade for lounging comfortably.

I have TONS of ideas and not enough time or money to realize all of them. Email me for more ideas!

Answer 5

You could create "rooms". Have a natural stone path that leads to a private sitting area with a bench.

Maybe a pergola covered with vines. Stone patio, outdoor fireplace.

Water feature such as a pond, waterfall.

Lots of plants and flowering shrubs.

Here is a site that gives some free backyard plans for ideas.
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/category.jhtml?categoryid=/templatedata/bhg/category/data/gardenplans.xml&psrc=bob:ac2:garden

Answer 6

Buy really comfortable outside lounge chairs. Buy a bar, you know to drink while you relax. get a pool or hot tub

Answer 7

a hamock and a big waterfall.

Answer 8

Add a pot plant.

Answer 9

go to hgtv.com they have lots of decorating idea....