The key to creating an ideal outdoor living is investing in landscaping designs. To help in landscaping your backyard and making the most out of it, here are a few tips you can explore.

• Combine different functional elements

Certain designs can create elements with multiple purposes. For example, creating a concrete garden planter that also serves the purpose of harvesting water but at the same time extends into a table-topped firepit. The effect is intriguing. You can implement this idea if you have a small backyard. 

• Indulge in colorful foliage

Color always creates a live, interesting backyard.  Consider planting beautiful brightly colored flowers and plants such as jacaranda. Their look is so magical and with the incorporation of green plants, your backyard will be magical. On the plus side, butterflies and insects are attracted to flowers hence you’ll have a buzz of animals in your backyard.

• Proper lighting

A proper design deserves proper lighting. Including light fixtures in your backyard complements your landscaping features such as the waterfall thus creating a colorful illusion. It also brightens up your outdoor living area.

• You can use a bit of shadow too

For the places that have more hot days than cold days like Thousand Oaks, wooden pergolas might be the landscaping idea to invest in. Pergolas are beautiful outdoor features and the perfect resting places. With the presence of some lounge chairs, it creates a nice feel in your backyard.

• How about a good old Gazebo?

This landscaping idea is a great well-planned shade. It is the perfect spot for reading a book, outdoor meals or just catching up with friends while enjoying the view of your beautiful backyard.

There are so many ideas to choose from if you want to create the perfect outdoor living by incorporating landscaping features. If you need any professional help with your landscaping project, contact Cat In a Hammock in Thousand Oaks.