There are so many different things you can do with a great backyard! Imagine having your own personal oasis, a place to relax at the end of a long day. To turn your backyard into a truly special place for you and your family, you need to look at some backyard structures.
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Maybe your backyard paradise is a place where you can invite friends over and have a big backyard party. Or you might want to grow a big garden, have water structures, and sit around and read or sip your favorite drinks.
Whatever you and your family find joy in, you can set it up in your backyard. You can learn how to make the most of your space, no matter how small or large your backyard might be. We hope the posts here on our site will help you with that. You can use them for guidance or for inspiration. It’s all about finding what works for you and then putting it into action.
The beauty of your backyard is that it’s YOURS. You get to make it what you want it to be, do what you want to with it. A person’s backyard can be as personalized as their lifestyle and interests. You may have a pool, or a basketball court, for example. Whether your backyard is about being active or relaxing (or both), we can help walk you through design choices, what to buy and so much more.
Many people use structures for their design, while others use them for practical reasons. For example, a backyard structure might include storage for your lawn care tools, sports equipment, or overflow from your home (see how other are using their storage sheds here).
When done well, they can also increase the value of your home.
What types of backyard structures do people have? Think about some of the backyards you’ve seen from friends and family, or ones you’ve seen on TV that you really liked. What kinds of backyards structures have made you stop and say, “Hey, I want that!”
As we’ve said, there are many different types of structures people can have in their backyards. This could include storage sheds, outdoor backyard kitchens, playhouses and other play structures for the kids, greenhouses or other garden houses, gazebos, potting benches, and more.
In the posts here, you can learn things like how to build a firewood shed, how to organize your storage shed, and even how to prevent backyard trampoline accidents. If it’s in your backyard, we’re going to tell you what to do with it and how.
As a gardener, you’ve probably seen others with fancy gardening benches or nice sheds for their tools. If you want the same, you can learn how to make them, buy them, or build them from a kit. Browse the articles here in this section and get inspired.
If the idea of backyard structures is a bit overwhelming to you, then you’re going to benefit from looking through our collection here. Read on and start planning or improving your backyard structures today.
Have fun!
Cold frame gardening, as well as poly-tunnels and greenhouses, are all great ways to extend the growing season. They also provide protection from harsh weather conditions such as frost or high winds. You can use these structures to get a head start on your vegetable garden by starting seeds early in the year. This way, …
There are some greenhouse accessories that are absolutely essential for the proper operation of any greenhouse, whether you use a kit or DIY design. We label these must-have items below “essential“. Then there are accessories that are technically optional but really contribute to an easy and successful greenhouse experience. We call these “optional but highly …
A greenhouse is also called a forcing structure, that is, an artificial environment in which plants are “forced” to grow, despite the harsh outside climate. So, how does a greenhouse work? The minimum requirement for any greenhouse is that it allows warmth and light to enter, providing a microcosm climate favorable to plant growth. But …
If you are looking to buy a new shed, you are going to want to find a good manufacturer. There are many companies that make and manufacture sheds and shed products, so choosing the right one can sometimes be difficult. You need to find a company that is trusted and reliable, and that creates a …
A storage shed is a very important part of any serious gardener’s life. It’s a safe place to keep garden tools, potting benches, hoses, and soil amendments. Adding the right storage shed accessories will help keep things organized, safe, and pleasant to look at. They’ll also make life easier 😉 Best Storage Shed Accessories 1. …
Building your own greenhouse can be an exciting, rewarding, and worthwhile project. For best results, take plenty of time to plan and think about what you need and how best to provide it. We present more specific food for thought on this page for the DIY greenhouse builder. We hope you find it helpful. Dreaming …
Not interested in a greenhouse kit? Determined to do it yourself? We recommend you use Solexx greenhouse covering panels for glazing your DIY greenhouse! Solexx Greenhouse Covering If you want to turn your backyard greenhouse into a high-performance structure, you need Solexx greenhouse panels! Made from HDPE (high-density polyethylene plastic, this top quality covering diffuses …
We are living interesting times, and more than ever we need to make sure our family has food on the table. I hope this Solexx greenhouse review is helpful to you, as you decide which greenhouse is best for your family’s needs. Solexx Greenhouse Review SOLEXX greenhouses – why we Love ’em (you will too…) …
Passive solar greenhouse? Hmmm… Aren’t all greenhouses solar? Well, yes, they are. But a passive solar doesn’t use any supplemental heating, like propane, to keep it warm at night. The insulating nature of the greenhouse panels helps hold in heat to some extent. But how on earth could plants survive a cold winter night without …
There are literally dozens of manufacturers who offer greenhouse kits for home use. Most are well designed, quality products. Some, not so great. If you’d love to have a greenhouse, but just don’t have the skills or time to plan and build one from scratch, a kit house is just the thing for you! A …
