Share Your Summer Garden and Outdoor Living Upgrades
We want to hear about how you’ve made — or you’re planning to make — your patio, porch or yard more enjoyable and usable
It’s been a different kind of summer, to say the least, with vacations postponed, gatherings canceled and time at home likely at an all-time high. With that said, we’ve also noticed how much you — the Houzz community — have been investing in your living spaces this season, especially in your gardens and outdoor areas. From planting victory gardens and arranging colorful container gardens to setting up new seating areas and installing outdoor structures, your projects big and small have inspired us.
Houzz users and pros: Please share in the Comments your plans and accomplishments for a summer gardening or outdoor remodeling project.
Houzz users and pros: Please share in the Comments your plans and accomplishments for a summer gardening or outdoor remodeling project.
Adding New Plantings
Plants soften and add life to any outdoor space — not to mention they bring color, fragrance and wildlife benefits. Planting projects don’t have to be expensive or labor-intensive endeavors to offer big rewards.
Adding a container garden can be a fun activity for family members of all ages and skill levels. Many herbs and edible plants thrive in pots, as do succulents, flowering plants and even some trees. You can plant a single container or create a vignette using multiple pots.
How to Get a Lush Look on Your Patio With Container Gardens
Plants soften and add life to any outdoor space — not to mention they bring color, fragrance and wildlife benefits. Planting projects don’t have to be expensive or labor-intensive endeavors to offer big rewards.
Adding a container garden can be a fun activity for family members of all ages and skill levels. Many herbs and edible plants thrive in pots, as do succulents, flowering plants and even some trees. You can plant a single container or create a vignette using multiple pots.
How to Get a Lush Look on Your Patio With Container Gardens
Do you have bigger planting plans for your garden this summer? Did you design and plant a new part of your yard? Add raised beds? As we move closer to fall, when temperatures start to drop, it’s the perfect time to refresh, enhance or overhaul garden beds and borders.
In the Comments, share your planting accomplishments from earlier this year or planting projects you’re planning to tackle this fall.
In the Comments, share your planting accomplishments from earlier this year or planting projects you’re planning to tackle this fall.
Tackling More Extensive Outdoor Projects
With summer trips put on hold, you may be tackling a more extensive outdoor renovation this year, including adding a deck, a patio, an outdoor kitchen or a shade structure. Tell us: What larger outdoor projects have you tackled or are planning to tackle this summer?
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With summer trips put on hold, you may be tackling a more extensive outdoor renovation this year, including adding a deck, a patio, an outdoor kitchen or a shade structure. Tell us: What larger outdoor projects have you tackled or are planning to tackle this summer?
Find a landscape contractor in your area
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Kicking Back and Relaxing at Home
For many of us, this time at home might involve just taking the time to enjoy outdoor spaces we already have. It may even lead to the discovery of a new favorite nook or outdoor retreat.
Tell us: What gardening, landscape or other outdoor remodeling projects have you completed or are planning to start this summer? Share your plans and photos in the Comments!
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For many of us, this time at home might involve just taking the time to enjoy outdoor spaces we already have. It may even lead to the discovery of a new favorite nook or outdoor retreat.
Tell us: What gardening, landscape or other outdoor remodeling projects have you completed or are planning to start this summer? Share your plans and photos in the Comments!
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Browse thousands of patio photos
Work with a landscape designer
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Backyards and other outdoor spaces have become important extensions of living space during this time. A new lounge chair, outdoor rug or patio umbrella can improve any setup and better support outdoor lounging and dining. Even bringing out a nice tablecloth and linens for a meal outside can be a quick and easy way to enhance a space and make the yard feel like a special destination.
If you’ve upgraded your outdoor furnishings, or you’re planning to this summer, share your ideas and photos in the Comments.