30 Unbelievable Backyard Update Ideas
Transform your backyard with stepping stones
See how they transformed their weed garden into a more manageable space. Get tutorial here
Lay down shards of broken concrete
Broken pieces of concrete can create a pretty shattered walkway, especially when you surround them with plants. Get tutorial here
Build your own outdoor sectional
This is perfect for small patios and tight corners. Get tutorial here
Create your own firepit for bonfires
Backyards are so much cooler if they come with a place to roast marshmallows. Get tutorial here
Paint slabs of rock for a colorful patio
Sometimes a simple floor update can give you a whole new look. Get tutorial here
Create your own water garden for some zen
Add a mini paradise to your backyard with this brilliant and low-budget idea. Get tutorial here
Use Pallets To Hold Your Flowers
Cut pallet wood to desired size and drill together. Get tutorial here
Decorate Your Garden With Gnomes and Fairies
Place brightly colored gnomes or fairies, and include plaques of flowers. Get tutorial here
Build prettier bases for cheap solar lights
Make your own cedar cube landscape lights! Get tutorial here
Bury bottles in the yard for free mosaic art
Grab some recycled wine, beer, and liquor bottles for this stunning idea! Get tutorial here
Make a shady, private spot with drop cloth
A cute little privacy screen that resembles the look of a pergola. Get tutorial here
Make a garden shed from pallet scraps & cans
Use pallets, old windows, and tin cans to make an backyard incredible shed! Get tutorial here
Transform A Garden Into A Succulent Paradise
Opt for a succulent only garden and paint containers with stone spray paint. Get tutorial here
Add A Wooden Bridge To Your Nursery
Attach the corner posts for a base for the bridge and put on the slats. Get tutorial here
Surround your stepping stones with lava rocks
Define the edges of your simple walkway by surrounding it with red lava rocks. Get tutorial here
Update your gazebo with cushioned seats
A gazebo isn’t really a gazebo unless you can lounge and sit under it. Get tutorial here
Transform Your Garden Into A Place Of Prayer
Install sections of lattice fence and add old doors. Get tutorial here
Construct A Pretty Garden Swing
Join pallets together, paint, and place the polystyrene beads into wire. Get tutorial here
Line Your Garden Space With Beer Bottles
Embed bricks edgewise and insert Michelobe bottles against the cement. Get tutorial here
Add a walkway as a flower bed border
Use pea gravel to edge your bright flower bed, to create a pretty strolling space. Get tutorial here
Build your own sandbox for a beachy feel
It's reminiscent of your beach vacation, and your kids will love playing in it everyday. Get tutorial here
Use full pallets for an instant pathway
Lay down whole pallets to create an easy and instant garden pathway with rustic charm. Get tutorial here
Build a small koi pond
You don’t even need the fish, just some lily pads will add some zen to your backyard. Get tutorial here
Add a pergola for some shade
You’ll be much more inclined to sit outside without the sun beating on your head. Get tutorial here
Shape a pretty stone walk from concrete
Pour and stamp concrete to get the molded stone walkway you’re craving without the mess or money. Get tutorial here
Build A Rock Garden
Dig down half way into soil and layer rocks up as high as desired. Get tutorial here
Craft A Pallet With Soil For Plants
Cut down to four planks, distress the paint, and coat each pallet with potting soil. Get tutorial here
Decorate With Barrel Bars And Twine
Tie at the end of the rims with twine and weave in between the bars. Get tutorial here
Thrift A Wire Teacup To Hang In A Trees
Take a copper teacup from Goodwill, rough up with sandpaper, and fill with flowers. Get tutorial here
Hang a rustic grapevine luminary
Update your patio with fairy lights by stringing white bulbs through some grapevine balls. Get tutorial here
