shaped inground pool can blend in with the landscape and offer the ultimate hang-out zone. However, above-ground pools also serve the purpose and are more budgetfriendly. Stock tank pools are popular among those who want minimal pool expenditure or have small spaces to work with. Stock tanks are metal vessels traditionally used as watering holes for livestock. They also can be “adult kiddie pools” when combined with some plumbing. Galvanized steel frames make them sturdy. With floats and other accessories, they can become the perfect oasis.
METROCREATIVE CONNECTION
Turn your yard into a vacation-worthy oasis Warm weather means more
on staycations. Even though many
time to relax outdoors. For those
such restrictions have been lifted,
neighbors may make privacy harder
homeowners lucky enough to have
homeowners may have seen the
to come by. Wood or vinyl fences,
entertaining spaces outside, spring
benefits of having functional respites however effective, may not provide
and summer provides plenty of
right outside their doors.
opportunities to enjoy fresh air under the sun or stars.
Living in close proximity to
the all-natural look many people
A backyard renovation can cost
desire. Vertical gardening, which
anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000.
trains easy-care vines like English
The American Society of Landscape
ivy, Clematis or various climbing
have become especially familiar
Architects suggests homeowners
roses to grow on trellis or fencing
with what works about their
budget the cost of a major
adds greenery and privacy. Hedges
yards and where there is room for
landscaping project at between 5
and fast-growing shrubs also can be
improvement. Pandemic-related
and 10 percent of their home’s value.
used for natural barriers.
travel restrictions and early stay-
Large or small, here are ways to
INSTALL A POOL
at-home mandates resulted in
make an outdoor oasis at home.
Pools are the ultimate spots to
Over the last few years, families
plenty of time spent in backyards
CREATE LIVING PRIVACY
PROVIDE OUTDOOR ATMOSPHERE Create a bespoke bistro vibe by using freestanding planters and posts along with hanging lights to make an intimate outdoor hangout spot at night. For those with permanent structures, like a deck or
cool off on hot days. An elaborately
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