Landscaping Ideas for a Large Area

Swimming Pool

• One of the benefits of a large yard is the ability to include a swimming pool in your landscaping plans. Once you decide to install an swimming pool, though, you may lose a great amount of your space. Consider the size pool you will need to accommodate guests and your family as well as the type of pool you want.

Entertainment Area

• Your backyard can become an extension of the living space in your home with the inclusion of an area for barbecuing and entertaining family and friends. Set aside space in your backyard landscaping plan to include a few tables and barbecue grill to have the perfect setting for summer parties. You can create the sitting area just off of the back door or patio of the house through the installation of an attractive stamped concrete surface to steady tables and chairs.

Relaxation and Gardens

• The garden area that you create in your backyard can include a water feature, such as a fountain or pond, which creates a relaxing and serene atmosphere. Create a space where you can sit and collect your thoughts amidst the relaxing sounds of nature in your own backyard. Install stone garden benches for sitting or add lounge chairs on which you can stretch with a good book. A gazebo in this area also provides a place to enjoy the beauty of your flower garden. A small area in a larger backyard devoted to relaxation allows you to create a yard that is peaceful while still including an area for lively entertainment.

Walkways

• Install walkways in your backyard landscaping plan to take guests from one area to another without trampling the grass. A stone walkway is an attractive way to control the traffic through your backyard as well.