A Shy-Gardener’s Guide To Creating The Best Outdoor Area

Getting your outdoor space just right is vital for everything from your property’s curb appeal to your ability to relax outside. Unfortunately, while some people seem able to revamp their yard just from looking at those tired flower beds, some of us can find it near impossible to get plant life looking half decent. 

Gardening is a skill, after all, and if you don’t have it…well, let’s just say that the appearance of your yard is sure to suffer. But are you doomed to a life of battling with half-dead plants and flowers that won’t grow the way you intended? Not necessarily. 

Repurposing your lawn with a complete patio setup is a fantastic option for any garden-shy homeowner. While the idea of an all-concrete garden may fill you with dread, there are some great ways to make a patio yard look amazing.

Keep on reading to find out all about them. 

Choose Your Tiles Carefully

When we think of patios, we often think of plain gray concrete slabs, and there’s no denying that giving your garden up to these alone will create a pretty uninspiring space. Luckily, there are a wide range of patio tiles, from deco porcelain options to marbled ceramic tiles and beyond. These can create a patioed yard that’s more reminiscent of a Mediterranean-style space and can be every bit as attractive as a flowered garden. Simply consider which style of tile would fit best with your home decor and any existing patio furniture. 

Introduce Standout Features

Like rooms in your home, gardens benefit from standout features that draw the eye. In large part, this is the purpose for flowers in the first place, but features become especially vital in a patioed area that will inevitably look blank without something to fill them. Most obviously, patio furniture which could include seating setups and even outdoor fireplaces can be great for this purpose, but you could also play around with various options on the flat surface a patio will provide. Water fountains can add a lovely relaxing vibe, as could more sizable spa-style additions like hot tubs or an outdoor sauna setup. Equally, you could incorporate thngs like an outdoor kitchen, a barbecue area, and other purposeful features. 

Ensure Some Plant Life

You’re turning your yard into a patio to escape issues while growing plants, but the simple reality is that all outdoor spaces will look better with at least some greenery. Fear not, though, because there are some low-maintenance alternatives that don’t require flower beds or lawn mowing, like a few well-placed plant pots. Equally, creeping plants like ivy and climbing hydrangea largely take care of themselves once planted, but can work wonders for bringing your patio to life. If you’re particularly worried about these small plant additions, it’s worth seeking perennial options that you only need to plant once, and which will continue to grow every year all on their own. 

Shy gardeners needn’t grapple with uncooperative plants any longer when they put these ideas for a striking patio garden into action.