3 Easy Projects To Turn Your Backyard Into A Summer Oasis

Getting away for a summer vacation can be fun and relaxing, but there’s no need to leave home to have fun and relax. Check out these three easy DIY projects to turn your backyard into the ultimate staycation location.

1. Cinder Block Fire Pit

Start by creating a flat, fireproof base using large bricks, then build a square pit by placing a layer of cinder blocks beside each other on the brick base with the open ends facing up. Fill the holes in the cinder blocks with dirt, sand, or rocks to help solidify the wall. Add a second layer of cinder blocks, centering them over the meeting place of the first layer, and fill them like the first layer. Add your firewood, gather some friends, and enjoy!

2. Patio Lighting

Nothing can transform your backyard or patio quite like patio lights. Grab some solar-powered string lights from your local hardware store and get creative! Hang them from trees, create a perimeter around your yard, and circle the posts on your deck, then enjoy the soft, peaceful glow!

3. Garden Pond

Creating your own garden pond doesn’t have to cost a fortune. All it takes is a watertight container, a fountain pump, concrete pavers, decorative rocks, and some hardy water plants. To create your fountain, trace your watertight container in the location you want your pond, then excavate the dirt to create a hole for your container. The top should be level with the ground. Then, arrange rocks in the bottom of your container to keep it in place and add pavers around the edge to give it a more finished look. Add plants and the water pump, then fill your container with water. (Tip: Adding an algae inhibitor to your pond can prevent algae accumulation.)