I had the itch to do something with my front and backyards this year - instead of just doing the obligatory spring planting, I decided to have it completely overhauled to be not only drought tolerant but also totally kid friendly. We are out of water in California so our lawns were dying and something needed to be done. So - while my front yard is being finished this week, my backyard will be demo'd next week! So exciting!
In the meantime, to keep myself busy - I'm looking for elements to incorporate into the backyard. I already have a huge playset for the children scoped out. I plan on putting in a giant piece of plexiglass so that they could paint on it. A small area with giant river rocks with water for sensory play. A large patio with stamped concrete that will hold our outdoor sofa and a dining set as well as a built in bbq is also in the works.
Now, to decide on a color scheme - I'm leaning towards neutrals with pops of color. Take a look at some of the pretties that I've found for you to easily decorate your outdoor space:
