8 Awesome Summer Landscaping Ideas
In this blog post, Citywide will present 8 awesome landscaping ideas to help homeowners prepare for the summer. Whether you love hosting backyard parties or you want to spruce up your surroundings, there is sure to be an idea for everyone. Consider the following, you may feel inspired:
Click on the links to see some ideas or keep reading - we’ve saved some of the best for last!
If you aren’t already, you’ll soon be dreaming of summer with these landscaping ideas.
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Summer Landscaping Ideas
1. Pretty Pergolas
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With the summer weather heating up, stay cool in the shade with a pergola or awning in your backyard. You can plant vines to cover the top or even hang decorative planters with flowers!
If you have an interlock stone or brick walkway or patio, this is a great place to locate your pergola. Or you can try adding one to the back of your house like our next feature.
2. Modern Awnings
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If you want to create a separate space from your home, try adding a pergola or awning like the one above to the back or side of your property.
What can an awning provide?
Shade
A separate area for patio furniture
A place for raised garden beds
Having an awning off your deck or patio means you can keep on using your BBQ even if it rains! Or, forget the dining/BBQ area and add a swing seat, decorate with lights and add some drapery for a romantic escape.
3. Outdoor Fireplaces
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An outdoor fireplace can be used for aesthetics or function, or both! Stay warm in the evenings when the temperature goes down and the stars come out or try a pizza oven if you’re a foodie!
Other Ideas?
Add patio stones below to create your outdoor dining space
Add a decorative wooden wall behind where you can hang art or plants
Add a jacuzzi nearby
Click on the link above to learn how you can benefit from an outdoor fireplace.
4. Stone Pathways
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Add some variety to your green space with a stone pathway that leads:
To your gardens
Around the house into your backyard
Or to a fountain
The possibilities are endless! Build steps and turn slopes into terraces too.
You can choose the colour and size of your stones too. For example, design your garden path with small but warm earthy red stone or large slate stone.
5. Multi-Level Decking
Do you love to host parties? Then perhaps a multi-level deck is a great landscaping idea for you! You’ll stretch out your living space while also providing separate spaces for groups to cluster. You can even add a firepit with built-in seating as you see above.
This design is great for houses that are built on a hill overlooking a large backyard. You can connect your home to the patio and green spaces below for even more room to celebrate.
6. Seating By The Fireside
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Use interlock stone or other patio stones to surround your outdoor firepit and level out the ground for those Adirondack chairs!
The circular-shaped space encourages large gatherings filled with meaningful conversation and the stone is a safety feature for when sparks fly.
7. Decorative Privacy Fences
Depending on where you live, you might want some more privacy in your backyard. Instead of a plain privacy fence, look for decorative privacy fences like you see above.
With a fence like this featuring an interesting iron design, you’ll gain privacy without sacrificing style.
8. Pool Patios & More
Ok, so this time we have a video to show you not one but 20 awesome landscaping ideas that you can try if you have a pool or are thinking of getting one! Even if you don’t have or want a pool, you’ll get all sorts of landscaping ideas here to help create your own backyard oasis. Some ideas you’ll see include:
Stone Slab Patios
Patio Bricks used in a Herringbone Pattern
Flagstone Pavers
Tall Fences Functioning as Backdrops
And colourful perimeter gardens!
So what are your awesome landscaping ideas?!
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Landscaping Services From Citywide
Now that you have your landscaping ideas, Citywide wants to help you make those dreams a reality. Based in Kitchener, Ontario and equipped with over 10 years of experience, Citywide has the expertise and equipment to build your backyard oasis. They specialize in the following services:
Helical Piles for your Sheds, Cement pads or Preformed stairs
Contact us today for a free quote and get your property ready for the summer!
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