Goodbye, winter! And for real this time! Mother Nature is finally giving us some sunshine. This means lots of spring cleaning in our backyard! Every year, Demo and his uncle get the yard ready. Other than the general cleaning up of dead leaves and branches, we like to brighten up our backyard a little. Today I’m sharing some of the things we do around the yard to make it Spring ready.
Simple Ways To Brighten Up Your Backyard This Spring
Our backyard doesn’t get much love during the winter but come Spring and Summer; we practically live out back. Jazzy is a very outdoorsy gal and loves playing in our yard. We make sure it ready for her as soon as the weather permits it.
Get a colorful birdfeeder
A birdfeeder is such an inexpensive and simple way to brighten up your backyard! We have one from the previous owners that still looks amazing. Over the summer I want to make one with the kids to add to the tree out back.
Repaint the deck
Repainting your deck is a simple way to brighten the overall look of your backyard. Our deck was painted last year, but the harsh winter did a number on it. We plan on fixing a few of the boards that are loose and repainting it for a much-needed refresh.
Add a pop of color
Whether you decide to paint or opt for a bright colored planter, adding a pop of color is a great way to liven your backyard.
Plant some flowers
Think, bright yellow daylilies and multi-colored petunias! Last year we bought some beautiful garden flowers that we planted all around the yard! Not only will planting flowers help bring life to your backyard, it’s also great for your veggies as flowers attract bees. I personally love daisies and hibiscus around the yard.
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Hope you found these simple ideas useful! Have you started getting your yard and lawn ready for spring and summer? Do you have other simple ideas to brighten up your backyard for Spring?
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We have spent so much more time in our backyard since starting our garden this year! So fun!
These are such great tips for an outdoor backyard. I love your idea of a fun birdhouse and fun planters!
I really love your simple ways to brighten up the backyard. I actually want to do some of your ideas for the front yard. I am hoping to make it inviting, beautiful and pretty this spring! going to keep this for some ideas.
I love planting colorful flowers! It’s a simple way to transform your garden and add some color to it. Adding some string lights is a great idea too!
Great tips!! We are going to restain our deck and mulch around it this year.
Adding a pop of color is always a good idea. So is planting flowers. Sometimes you have your two birds with one stone by planting the flowers, depending on where they are placed. 🙂 My neighbor built her own firepit and it gets used a lot!
Our garden is looking pretty sad right now. The kids and I painted some birdhouses and my Mother’s Day present this year is going to be some new plantings. Can’t wait till they are done!
Great ideas Marielle! Especially love the idea of attracting birds and bees to the garden, that makes the garden such a lively place. Really like your blog btw, great photos and design!
Hi Marielle, these are really great ideas for an outdoor backyard. Especially, I like the idea of attracting birds in the garden. Thanks for your lovely blog. Keep posting!