Simply owning a garden is not the same as using the garden area. In order to fully enjoy your outdoor living space, you have to add some leisure activities that will spice things up a bit and allow for all the family members to have fun in the backyard.
This transformation is by no means easy as firstly, there are numerous activities to choose from, and secondly, you have to introduce them in the garden in a proper manner so there are no injuries. Here is a short guide on how to transform your garden into the perfect area for leisure activities for all your friends and family to enjoy.
An outdoor cinema
We all love going to the cinema: the big screen, the smell of fresh popcorn and clumsy ushers with torches. This is all part of the thrill of watching movies that you could never recreate in the comfort of your home, could you? If you own a large enough garden, you can actually transform it into an outdoor cinema!
A summer theater is rather easy to build, as all you need is a large canvas for which an oversized bed sheet could serve as a replacement. Bring some subwoofers from inside the home and be sure to cover them in case of a sudden summer shower. An image projector can be ordered online and you probably already have some extra chairs lying idly in the garden shed. Once everything is ready for the premiere, grab a lamp and distribute freshly made homemade popcorn.
A play area for kids
Depending on the size of your garden, it should feature a play area for children. This doesn’t have to be large nor complicated, as often a single tree swing will do the trick. You want your children (and kids from the neighborhood) to get the sense of what nature is without getting into dangerous situations. They should be able to interact with their surroundings in a playful manner.
You probably know how to build the aforementioned tree swing, to which we will add an old car tire, properly disinfected, can serve as a seat. You can get drawing boards and hang them in the yard so kids can practice artistry on something else than your interior wall surfaces.
Finally, a treehouse would make the children fell over the Moon. Of course, erect a treehouse only if you have prior DIY experience of working with timber and you are not afraid of heights. Otherwise, hire a professional carpenter to get the job done.
A mini-golf course
There are various types of golf courses but the one that is most suitable for your garden is a miniature golf. Building a mini-golf course is not as hard as it sounds as you can find thousands of templates online. Furthermore, you can choose to create the course only by landscaping or simply out it: by digging holes in one place and them transporting the dirt elsewhere to create a hillock. After the course is ready and decorate, get a set of golf clubs and a ball and you are ready to start putting. And don’t think that your children won’t join in on the fun.
Throwing a real barbecue party
Anyone can build a barbecue in their garden but can you throw a garden party in style? If you decide to build an outdoor kitchen, then you will get a true luxury addition to your garden. All you need for a kitchen outside is a water tap and an electric socket and you are good to go. Start by installing a sink of some kind and add other elements later. Not only will an outdoor kitchen allow you to throw a barbecue party like no other but it will be the first step in turning your backyard into a luxury retreat worthy of a five-star hotel.
An outdoor shower? Why not!
Speaking of water features, you should start small. Building a splash pad for the kids is an option but only if you live a region that receives plenty of sunlight throughout the year and the air temperature is high all year round. In order to max out on the fun, you can bring the shower outside, just as you did with the kitchen. If you’re a green thumb, then you know that gardening can be tiring so why not wash the sweat off right there in the garden using an outdoor shower! Just make sure it is well concealed and that it offers at least as much privacy as the one in the bathroom inside.
Building a backyard pool
Speaking of luxury, a swimming pool is probably the apex of opulence when it comes to leisure activities in the garden. Not everyone can afford to build a pool in their backyard nor is everyone’s backyard large enough. If you have a view from your sizeable garden, then don’t think twice about embarking on this project. Of course, don’t forget the little things like erecting a glass pool fence to increase poolside safety. As far as landscaping is concerned, you can never go wrong with planting thujas around the borders of the swimming pool.
To sum things up, a garden without any improvements is like a treasure trove of fun. To unlock it, you’ll need to invest in an outdoor kitchen, a mini-golf course, a treehouse, and similar improvements that will help transform your backyard into the perfect area for leisure activities. Apart from having fun, you’ll be surprised to find out how much these outdoor improvements have increased the value of your property.