Everybody needs to have there own private space, a backyard escape so to speak, where they can escape the pressures of everyday life. One way is to have your own Backyard Hideaway. This can be anything from a hammock strung up between two trees to something as elaborate as apond with a waterfall, and a multilevel deck with a fully screened Gazebo, a firepit and a stone barbecue.
You may want to start with a backyard waterfall somebamboo fencing for privacy with a little style, and a nice lawn to hold down the dust. Nothing feels better than a lush green lawn under your bare feet. And if you’re going to walk around in your backyard escape bare foot you’ll want a splinter free deck. This is easily accomplished with composite decking material like Trex or Veranda. Composites are also great for use in raised bed gardens because they use recycled plastics in their construction. I must add that I highly recommend Mantis tillers for use in raised bed gardens because they are extremely maneuverable.
The sound of running water always has a soothing, calming effect and can be accomplished with a small stream or self-contained waterfall kit. A backyard waterfall or any water feature is a highly sought after option to any backyard hideaway. If you are thinking about a swimming pool or already have one you should consider disguising it as a large pond with awaterfall kit in one corner to deliver the filtered water back into the pool. Pool waterfalls are a very attractive feature and are quickly becoming the new fad. If you already have a deck consider adding a Sunsetter awning or maybe even turn it into a sunporch and control when you can use it. To complete your backyard hideaway a nice swing set and some monkey bars will keep the kids entertained for the afternoon. You may even consider a trampoline for the older kids.
Placingbirdhouses and birdfeeders around the perimeter of your backyard hideaway will attract many different song birds that will repay your generosity by serenading you for hours on end. Your backyard hideaway can be the ideal place for anything from small family get togethers to big family reunions.
Your backyard hideaway will be an extension of your own personality and should include ideas from your immediate household members. So round up the family and start making sketches of what you would like your backyard hideaway to look like. Work out a budget that you are comfortable with and get prices on all the different features in your sketches. Keep in mind, labor is expensive, so anything you can do yourself will save you a lot of money and may allow you to add one more option that you couldn’t afford if you had to pay someone else to do it for you. Finally round up the family one more time make a few more sketches of your backyard escape, then choose the one you all agree on as the best layout within your budget. You are now ready to build your ultimate backyard hideaway. A place you and your family will be able to enjoy for many years to come. And don't forget your backyard waterfall,with a few colored lights for evening viewing.
