5 Backyard Hacks To Get You Through COVID

You might see it too—a post-pandemic world is just within our reach.

But while the world slowly regains its footing and reopens its doors, this shouldn’t be a reason for you to stop tending to your own little corner. And by this, we mean your backyard.

So, if you’re like the rest of us, you might have thrown yourself into backyard landscaping projects as a way of coping with the pandemic too. But how can you make this hobby work more for you during the pandemic? We might have a few ideas.

#1: Enforce social distancing with a fence

With a backyard fence and some wood stakes, you can easily have your own personal pandemic boundary. If social distancing is the order of the day, backyard fences are a great way to keep unwanted guests out.

Want fences that go great with your backyard landscaping? Try using plants as a barrier instead. They’re aesthetically pleasing, and they’re almost as effective as a backyard fence! Just make sure these are low-maintenance so you don’t get overwhelmed.

#2: Create a backyard pergola for a place to reconnect with your loved ones

Part of self-care in this pandemic is to nurture your emotional health too. And what better way to do this than to rebuild your social bonds in a backyard pergola?

It’s open, it’s comfortable, it’s nice to look at—and best of all? When we’re cooped up inside our homes all day, it’s a great excuse to take our activities outdoors.

A backyard pergola is basically like an outdoor living room: it’s got a shade for those hot summer days and it’s covered if rain suddenly falls from the sky.

#3: Find inner peace in your own zen garden

With all that’s happening outside, finding inner peace can be a challenge. But backyard zen gardens are a great venue to relax and hit pause on the world around you.

It doesn’t have to be something new and avant-garde. A backyard zen garden can be as simple as a few rocks in the backyard, sand, and some plants. You don’t need any fancy equipment or accessories—just you and your backyard landscaping skills.

#4:  Add a relaxing water feature in your backyard

Part of backyard landscaping is to find the right balance between nature and your own personal touch. So if you’re up for a little challenge, you may even think about building a backyard pond.

There’s an entire backyard ecosystem that you can build from scratch, but if all you need is a little water reservoir for your garden, a backyard pond will do the trick!

#5: Grow your own harvest

We all know backyard landscaping is a great way to keep your mind off things. But what about backyard gardening? You may say that you don’t have the greenest thumb, but a little bit of research from reliable sources can teach you a thing or two about growing your own edible garden.

Even if you’re not much of an organic gardener, the prospect of growing and harvesting your own food might be enough for you to pick up some backyard farming tips. Not to mention, it could save you the trip to the supermarket. That alone could be your motivation to learn how you can grow your own food.

Create Your Own Little Sanctuary With Hyland Landscapes

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Backyard landscaping is more than just creating beautiful spaces. It’s about reclaiming the space around you and making it your own personal sanctuary.

At Hyland Landscapes, our backyard landscaping strategies are designed to give you greater control over how your backyard looks like—and how you can use it to stay safe and thriving at a time like this. Get in touch with us today if you want to learn about what we can do to help you make the most out of your outdoor living space.