{"id":39060,"date":"2022-01-12T08:20:05","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T13:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/?p=39060"},"modified":"2022-01-12T08:20:35","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T13:20:35","slug":"backyard-renovation-hire-a-professional-or-do-it-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/backyard-renovation-hire-a-professional-or-do-it-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Backyard Renovation: Hire A Professional Or Do It Yourself?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"otherimage main\" id=\"1st\">first &#8220;backyard renovation&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/diyornot_01.jpg\" alt=\"backyard renovation\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/diyornot_01.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/diyornot_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/diyornot_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/diyornot_01-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>What determines whether a DIY or expert backyard remodel is suitable?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li class=\"hheader first\">\n<h5>First Step, What Do You Want to Accomplish:<\/h5>\n<p> \tThere are numerous ways to renovate your backyard. Your first task is to layout your plan &#8211; either on paper or by using a landscape design app or program to symmetrically design your landscape.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">You may need to add outdoor decor, build a pool, do some landscaping, or expand your patio. Some ideas that you might consider as you draw up your plan:<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments sidenote nostyle\" id=\"1stb\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line table hheader\">\n<li class=\"h52header\">\n<h5>Start with a patio or deck:<\/h5>\n<p>Adding or upgrading an existing patio or deck is the one place where you can enjoy sitting or entertaining while outdoors. So make the design and layout inviting and functional. You might want to add a cooking station and\/or fireplace\/pit for &#8220;sitting around the fire&#8221; during the seasonal nights.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"photoinsert\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/beautiful-patio-renovations-for-the-coming-spring\/\" class=\"imbed-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/livingspace_03.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belgard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">belgard.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Decks and Patio Ideas <em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Deck Style<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=wood+deck+with+railing+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiIvLvv5tjzAhUyg3IEHdCvC34Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=wood+deck+with+railing+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoFCAAQgAQ6BggAEAUQHjoGCAAQBxAeOggIABAIEAcQHjoGCAAQCBAeUIE_WPZRYM1TaABwAHgAgAHZA4gB8wiSAQYxMy40LTGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=fvJvYYiFL7KGytMP0N-u8Ac&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">deck w\/ railing<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=composit+deck+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj9pYH_19fzAhVzD1kFHW7rANkQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=composit+deckhttps:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=tiered+deck+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjIl-ST59jzAhW_M1kFHWpcC2UQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=tiered+deck+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBggAEAcQHjIICAAQBxAFEB4yBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQBRAeMgYIABAFEB46BwgjEO8DECdQ53FY53FghnZoAHAAeACAAV6IAZEBkgEBMpgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=yvJvYciKOb_n5NoP6ritqAY&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">tiered deck<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=floating+deck+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiMl_yV2NfzAhWvBlkFHabIC5gQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=floating+deck+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAHEB4yBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAHEB46BwgjEO8DECc6CAgAEAcQBRAeUNiEAVi2jQFgpo8BaABwAHgAgAFJiAHbA5IBATmYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=3VxvYcy0D6-N5NoPppGvwAk&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">floating deck<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Patio Style<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=patio+conversation+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvKpiWDp9RuFmpHSUQSY_s_tS7bk_g%3A1634725242891&amp;source=hp&amp;biw=1920&amp;bih=967&amp;ei=eu1vYeP8MqCkytMPztmC4AU&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjjoZ6L4tjzAhUgknIEHc6sAFwQ4dUDCAY&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=patio+conversation+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIGCAAQCBAeOgcIIxDvAxAnOgsIABCABBCxAxCDAToFCAAQgAQ6CAgAELEDEIMBOggIABCABBCxA1DfSFj8oQFgvqUBaAFwAHgAgAGXAYgBuQqSAQQyNC4xmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWc&amp;sclient=img\">conversation<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=patio+dining+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjn3saV4tjzAhUyBFkFHbs9DS4Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=patio+dining+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAHEB4yBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAHEB4yCAgAEAcQBRAeMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAUQHjoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQCBAeUOTJAVjSzwFgwtIBaABwAHgAgAGHAYgBmgOSAQM1LjGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=kO1vYefWHLKI5NoPu_u08AI&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">eating<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=patio+with+installed+fire+pit+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiWyP-i4tjzAhUmhHIEHZ7lCGEQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=patio+with+installed+fire+pit+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBxAeOgYIABAFEB46BggAEAgQHjoFCAAQgARQ-oMDWJ--A2DwvwNoAXAAeAKAAaUCiAGZDZIBBjI5LjAuMZgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=rO1vYZbCKKaIytMPnsujiAY&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">with fire pit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Cooking<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=grill+station+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwix-Mvj2NfzAhXsGFkFHcqnBEYQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=grill+station+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQBRAeMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQBRAeMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQBRAeMgYIABAFEB46BwgjEO8DECc6BAgAEEM6CAgAEIAEELEDOgcIABCxAxBDOgYIABAIEB5Q82hYoYUBYNqGAWgAcAB4AIABWYgBxwiSAQIyMJgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=gF1vYbG4Auyx5NoPys-SsAQ&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">grill station<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=outdoor+kitchen+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjizrPs2NfzAhWlM1kFHXtcCJQQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=outdoor+kitchen+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIICAAQgAQQsQMyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQ6BwgjEO8DECc6BggAEAUQHjoECAAQQzoGCAAQBxAeUJZ8WKOSAWCblAFoAHAAeACAAUWIAaMGkgECMTaYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=kl1vYeK9H6Xn5NoP-7ihoAk&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">outdoor kitchen<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=outdoor+installed+pizza+oven&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj8lbTY4tjzAhXOqXIEHdheBrcQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=outdoor+installed+pizza+oven&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoFCAAQgAQ6BggAEAcQHjoICAAQCBAHEB5QxagBWIO1AWCjtwFoAHAAeACAAT2IAaAEkgECMTGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=HO5vYfyXKc7TytMP2L2ZuAs&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">pizza oven<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Fire<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=firepit+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiNlPz12NfzAhUWGVkFHf2IA34Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=firepit+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDoHCCMQ7wMQJzoECAAQQzoGCAAQBxAeUKNiWOprYNl8aABwAHgAgAE2iAGGA5IBATiYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=pl1vYY2pI5ay5NoP_ZGO8Ac&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">fire pit<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=outdoor+fireplace+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjk__jy4tjzAhXGM1kFHUufADAQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=outdoor+fireplace+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIICAAQgAQQsQMyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQ6BwgjEO8DECc6BAgAEEM6BwgAELEDEENQ7RVYmx1gjB9oAHAAeACAATyIAfgCkgEBN5gBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=VO5vYeSFFMbn5NoPy76CgAM&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">fireplace<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=sit+around+fire+pit+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjd2Peb49jzAhUslXIEHSnFBUIQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=sit+around+fire+pit+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoFCAAQgAQ6BggAEAUQHjoECAAQHlC4NVifRmC-SGgAcAB4AIABNIgB-AOSAQIxMZgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=qu5vYd3bEayqytMPqYqXkAQ&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">sit-around fire<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"h54header\">\n<h5>Trees and Shrubs:<\/h5>\n<p>The next step in landscaping design is deciding what trees and shrubs that will be planted or where &#8211; or used to replace existing plants with other decorative trees and scrubs of your liking. You want to plant trees that provide shade in the afternoon or add ornamental color where needed. Shrubs can be used around boundaries to provide privacy and accent a side shed our other outdoor structure.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"photoinsert\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/5-benefits-that-trees-offer-for-you-and-your-yard\/\" class=\"imbed-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/diyornot_01c.jpg\" alt=\"planting trees\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/diyornot_01c.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/diyornot_01c-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/backyard-garden-summer-vegetation-BZMN2CZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<div class=\"column11\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">For the Backyard <em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; Using Trees<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+tree+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIV9-1SV2QVa2R04PozzOEE066bsQ%3A1641817268241&amp;source=hp&amp;biw=1920&amp;bih=967&amp;ei=tCTcYc33Cp6wytMPyeCI6AE&amp;iflsig=ALs-wAMAAAAAYdwyxBSJ4-1DTCYRsseStOFshLtQJmnc&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjNobn4laf1AhUemHIEHUkwAh0Q4dUDCAU&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=backyard+tree+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQCBAeMgYIABAIEB4yBggAEAgQHjIGCAAQCBAeMgYIABAIEB4yBggAEAgQHjoHCCMQ7wMQJzoICAAQsQMQgwE6CAgAEIAEELEDUABYjkVgrE1oAHAAeACAATaIAYsGkgECMTmYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZw&amp;sclient=img\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; Using Shrubs<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+scrub+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi-547-laf1AhUnD1kFHWVyA7cQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+scrub+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoFCAAQgAQ6BggAEAcQHjoGCAAQBRAeOggIABAHEAUQHjoICAAQCBAHEB5QnSdYqjFgwjNoAHAAeACAAUWIAZoCkgEBNpgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=wCTcYb6HBKee5NoP5eSNuAs&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; Using Perennials<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+perennial+garden+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiagLaLlqf1AhW7GFkFHblHDCsQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+per+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgBMgYIABAHEB4yBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAHEB4yBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAHEB4yBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAHEB46BwgjEO8DECdQlRNY-xhgzEFoAHAAeACAATeIAccBkgEBNJgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=2yTcYdqmO7ux5NoPuY-x2AI&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"h54header\">\n<h5>Flower Beds:<\/h5>\n<p>Are you looking for a colorful backyard &#8211; especially for spring, summer and fall? Then plan to allocate space for flower beds &#8211; intermixed with both annual and perennials flower that bloom during different seasons.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Another landscaping question is whether you want to have a vegetable and\/or fruit orchard. It&#8217;s a great addition to become more self-sufficient. But note that food gardens require a lot of sun and regular irrigation. So plan your food gardens in spots where they will get full sun.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"photoinsert\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/some-the-worlds-best-landscape-gardens\/\" class=\"imbed-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/diyornot_01d.jpg\" alt=\"flower beds\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/diyornot_01d.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/diyornot_01d-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">image by <a href=\"CREDIT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px !important\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Garden Design Ideas <em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile answer\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Back Yard<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+flower+bed+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjd4c315dfzAhXeAVkFHS60BwEQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+flower+bed+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAHEB4yBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAgQHjIGCAAQCBAeMgYIABAIEB46BwgjEO8DECc6CAgAEAcQBRAeOggIABAIEAcQHlC4X1jmbmCOcWgAcAB4AIABSogB3wOSAQE5mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=R2tvYZ2iHd6D5NoPruieCA&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">flower beds<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+vegetable+garden+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj0wNWalqf1AhVkCVkFHec9BQ8Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+vegetable+garden+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQBRAeMgYIABAFEB46BwgjEO8DECc6CAgAEAcQBRAeUNwdWPgtYLowaABwAHgAgAFFiAHaA5IBAjEwmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=-yTcYbTXOeSS5NoP5_uUeA&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">vegetable garden<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+fruit+orchard+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj1taD5naf1AhWmGFkFHSuABNMQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+fruit+orchard+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoFCAAQgAQ6BggAEAcQHjoICAAQCBAHEB46BggAEAgQHlCLEli5UWDBVmgAcAB4AIABUYgB_ASSAQIxNJgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=GS3cYbXFFaax5NoPq4CSmA0&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">fruit orchard<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Landscaping<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=landscaping+with+annual+flower+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwio-JqFnqf1AhXBI1kFHWJpABAQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=landscaping+with+annual+flower+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoECAAQQzoFCAAQgAQ6CAgAELEDEIMBOgcIABCxAxBDOggIABCABBCxAzoGCAAQCBAeUN0MWNI6YJI8aABwAHgAgAFOiAHzDJIBAjM3mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=Mi3cYaiXGsHH5NoP4tKBgAE&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">annual flowers<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=landscaping+with+perennial+flower+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjf5I6gnqf1AhXwBFkFHefJCiwQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=landscaping+with+perennial+flower+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJ1CHB1iHB2DdDmgAcAB4AIABKYgBUZIBATKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=ai3cYd-HNPCJ5NoP55Or4AI&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">perennial flowers<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=landscaping+ideas+with+ornamental+grasses&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj9-4imnqf1AhWeGVkFHcgwAzEQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=landscaping+with+ornam+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMggIABAIEAcQHjIICAAQCBAHEB46BwgjEO8DECc6BggAEAcQHlDoEljHG2CJLGgAcAB4AIABOIgBkQKSAQE2mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=dy3cYb3kFJ6z5NoPyOGMiAM&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">ornamental grasses<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Pathways<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=walkway+designs&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjj-c-n5tfzAhUTE1kFHXR7DJ4Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=walkway+&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgBMgQIABBDMgQIABBDMgQIABBDMgUIABCABDIECAAQQzIFCAAQgAQyBAgAEEMyBAgAEEMyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBRAeOgYIABAIEB46BAgAEBg6CAgAELEDEIMBOggIABCABBCxAzoGCAAQChAYUKiWCFiHsQhg2doIaAFwAHgAgAFQiAGABZIBAjEwmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=sGtvYePhFpOm5NoP9Pax8Ak&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">walkways<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=garden+path+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiqrKfs5tfzAhVANlkFHXENCoQQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=garden+path+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQ6BwgjEO8DECc6BggAEAUQHjoICAAQgAQQsQM6CwgAEIAEELEDEIMBOgQIABBDOgcIABCxAxBDUOWPAViT0gFgktQBaABwAHgAgAGIAYgB-AiSAQQxNi4ymAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=QGxvYaqMGcDs5NoP8ZqooAg&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">garden paths<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=stone+paths+in+grass&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjxyuj55tfzAhXhGVkFHU1uBqMQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=stone+paths+in+grass&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQ6BwgjEO8DECc6BAgAEEM6BwgAELEDEEM6BggAEAgQHlCrdFj5swFg-rUBaABwAHgAgAFOiAHeCZIBAjIxmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=XGxvYfGsLeGz5NoPzdyZmAo&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">stone paths<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Lighting<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=landscape+lighting+for+flower+bed+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4mJTPnqf1AhV-qnIEHccSDBcQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=landscape+lighting+for+flower+bed+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQCBAeUM0JWLUVYPQWaABwAHgAgAE5iAHmApIBATiYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=zS3cYfj9Hv7UytMPx6WwuAE&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">flower garden<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=landscape+lighting+for+trees&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiq8vbUnqf1AhXSqXIEHcn4BS4Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=landscape+lighting+for+trees&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQCBAeMgYIABAIEB4yBggAEAgQHjoHCCMQ7wMQJ1DLC1jXE2CvFWgAcAB4AIABPogBsAKSAQE2mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=2S3cYeqhJdLTytMPyfGX8AI&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">trees<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+lighting+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjhvbKm5dfzAhURUTUKHWbXCdAQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+lighting+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIICAAQgAQQsQMyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAHEB4yBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQBRAeOgcIIxDvAxAnOggIABAHEAUQHlCylgFYlp8BYL-hAWgAcAB4AIABcYgB-wOSAQM4LjGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=oWpvYaHpFZGi1QHmrqeADQ&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">backyard<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"h54header\">\n<h5>Pond\/Stream\/Bridge:<\/h5>\n<p>Some of the best landscaping plans include running water by adding a backyard pond, a small fountain. or a waterfall running down a man-made stream. If you plan to add a water stream flowing through through the backyard, don&#8217;t forget to add a path with a bridge to cross over. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"photoinsert\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wooden-garden-bridge-small-water-stream\/\" class=\"imbed-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1172878_ml.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px !important\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Water Ideas <em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile answer\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Pond<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+retaining+wall+pond+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjzrpyY39fzAhW5GlkFHXu6Dq4Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+retaining+wall+pond+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBxAeOggIABAIEAcQHlDnnAFYl6wBYP2tAWgAcAB4AIABRIgBowWSAQIxNZgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=OWRvYbOuAbm15NoP-_S68Ao&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">retaining wall<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+rock+pond+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiFwcGj39fzAhVrAFkFHQebAwYQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+rock+pond+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBxAeOggIABAIEAcQHlCU3wFY0-IBYOLkAWgAcAB4AIABSogB_wGSAQE1mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=UGRvYYXZKuuA5NoPh7aOMA&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">rock pond<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+natural+landscape+pond+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjpvYSy39fzAhUOAFkFHXe7BpYQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+natural+landscape+pond+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBxAeOgUIABCABFDjcFiBjwFg05ABaABwAHgAgAFYiAHDBpIBAjE4mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=b2RvYanKCY6A5NoP9_aasAk&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">natural pond<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Stream\/Bridge<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+stream+landscaping+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjexpvkn6f1AhV4BVkFHa99BZ4Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+stream+landscaping+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoECAAQHlDWCFilEWDEE2gAcAB4AIABMIgBqQKSAQE3mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=Bi_cYd6rBviK5NoPr_uV8Ak&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">backyard stream<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+waterfall+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiy2eXon6f1AhVVElkFHTRkDigQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+waterfall+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgYIABAHEB4yBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAHEB4yBggAEAcQHjIICAAQBxAFEB4yBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQBRAeOgcIIxDvAxAnUNMZWIopYLEraABwAHgAgAE-iAHaA5IBAjEwmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=Dy_cYfKVK9Wk5NoPtMi5wAI&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">waterfall<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+garden+bridge+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiv8e34n6f1AhWpEFkFHQdXACgQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+bridge+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgBMgUIABCABDIGCAAQCBAeMgYIABAIEB46BwgjEO8DECc6BggAEAcQHjoICAAQgAQQsQM6BggAEAUQHjoECAAQHlCIF1imQ2C4XGgEcAB4AIABNYgB4wWSAQIxN5gBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=MS_cYe-UGKmh5NoPh66BwAI&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">garden bridge<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Fountains<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+pond+fountain+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiFysi739fzAhU5BVkFHV9CD-AQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+pond+fountain+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQ6BwgjEO8DECc6CAgAEIAEELEDOgYIABAIEB46BAgAEB5QgPEBWN6aAmCunAJoAXAAeACAAUmIAaUIkgECMjGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=g2RvYcX8CLmK5NoP34S9gA4&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">pond fountain<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=swimming+pool+fountain+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi44cDN39fzAhU_D1kFHTHXDyYQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=swimming+pool+fountain+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBggAEAgQHjoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBxAeOggIABAIEAcQHlCibliIqAFgwbABaAFwAHgAgAFjiAGCBpIBAjE2mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=qGRvYbjtLr-e5NoPsa6_sAI&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">pool fountain<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=garden+fountain+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjw3LrZ39fzAhXYBlkFHXf7DJwQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=garden+fountain+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAHEB4yBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMggIABAHEAUQHjoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQCBAeUMNyWIp5YMp7aABwAHgAgAFHiAH2ApIBATeYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=wWRvYbD4MtiN5NoP9_az4Ak&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">garden fountain<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"h54header\">\n<h5>Swimming Pool:<\/h5>\n<p>Swimming pools can add value, especially in areas where pools are a must to keep cool during the hot summer. If you are planning a pool, you should start your landscape design with the pool first, adjoining it to the patio area, and then build other parts of the landscaping plan that will surround the pool.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"photoinsert\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/swimming-pool-design-ideas-just-in-time-for-the-summer\/\" class=\"imbed-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/poolstone_05.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belgard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">belgard.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px !important\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Swimming Pool  Ideas <em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile answer\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Swimming Pool<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+inground+pool+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjT-eOP2dfzAhWZM1kFHd9GAt0Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+in&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgGMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDoHCCMQ7wMQJzoICAAQgAQQsQM6BAgAEEM6BwgAELEDEENQlrFUWOXEVGDe5FRoAHAAeACAAacBiAGGBpIBBDExLjGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=3F1vYdObK5nn5NoP342J6A0&amp;bih=967\">in-ground<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+above+ground+pool+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiDpNmm3tfzAhWcBFkFHXbYDOIQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+above+ground+pool+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgYIABAHEB4yBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQBRAeMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQBRAeMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAUQHjoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQCBAeOggIABAHEAUQHjoICAAQCBAHEB5QnqYBWOTdAWCV4QFoA3AAeACAAUaIAaMGkgECMTaYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=SmNvYYPXOZyJ5NoP9rCzkA4&amp;bih=967\">above ground<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+swimming+hole+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjJrfi03tfzAhXOCFkFHQdfBOAQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+swimming+hole+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoFCAAQgAQ6BggAEAcQHjoGCAAQBRAeOgYIABAIEB46BAgAEB5Q2LQBWPbaAWCV3QFoAHAAeACAAUiIAaQIkgECMjCYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=aGNvYcnZMc6R5NoPh76RgA4&amp;bih=967\">swimming hole<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Swimming Deck<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=concrete+swimming+deck+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiw0IjD3tfzAhV2GVkFHb1nCKAQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=concrete+swimming+deck+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIGCAAQCBAeOgcIIxDvAxAnUODJAlj2lQNg35cDaAFwAHgAgAFLiAGRCJIBAjIwmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=hmNvYbD1Gvay5NoPvc-hgAo&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">concrete<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=stone+swimming+deck+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjU973c3tfzAhUWGVkFHf2IA34Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=stone+swimming+deck+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQCBAeUKqcAViHogFg8KoBaABwAHgAgAFhiAHuApIBATaYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=u2NvYZSuLZay5NoP_ZGO8Ac&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">stone<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=wood+deck+swimming+deck+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwix3Lvn3tfzAhXQFFkFHW1LBc4Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=wood+deck+swimming+deck+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoICAAQCBAHEB5Q22BY4Wxg6G5oAHAAeACAAX6IAe8DkgEDOC4xmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=0mNvYbGrL9Cp5NoP7ZaV8Aw&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">wood deck<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Other Water<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+spa+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjZ4eru3tfzAhUnL1kFHQ2_DjsQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+spa+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAgQHjIGCAAQCBAeMgYIABAIEB4yBggAEAgQHjIGCAAQCBAeMgYIABAIEB4yBggAEAgQHjoHCCMQ7wMQJzoICAAQgAQQsQM6BAgAEEM6BwgAELEDEENQqW1YzpEBYI-TAWgAcAB4AIABwQGIAZkKkgEEMTcuMpgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=4mNvYdnoDafe5NoPjf662AM&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">spa<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+hot+tub+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiwjbD43tfzAhWXCVkFHXycCTUQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+hot+tub+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAHEB4yBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAHEB4yBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAHEB46BwgjEO8DECc6CAgAEAcQBRAeOgYIABAFEB46BggAEAgQHlClhAFYnJABYPSSAWgAcAB4AIABPYgBhwOSAQE4mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=9mNvYbC6DpeT5NoP_LimqAM&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">hot tub<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+sauna+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiUzvKB39fzAhVxClkFHQBNATwQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+sauna+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBggAEAgQHjoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBxAeOgYIABAFEB46CAgAEAgQBxAeUMZtWMR6YOx8aABwAHgAgAFSiAG6ApIBATaYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=CmRvYZShDPGU5NoPgJqF4AM&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">sauna<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"h54header\">\n<h5>Playground:<\/h5>\n<p>Perhaps your backyard needs to be kid friendly. So plan a backyard renovation for all ages where kids can play and entertain their friends. And don&#8217;t forget to add some play area for adults too.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"photoinsert\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/fun-outdoor-play-areas-that-will-keep-your-kids-entertained-all-summer\/\" class=\"imbed-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/lawngame_02.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px !important\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Playground Ideas <em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Sport Centers<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+tennis+court+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiBnsvh39fzAhWnBFkFHaXIA3QQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+tenni&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgDMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBRAeOgQIABBDOggIABCABBCxAzoHCAAQsQMQQ1Dlc1iLlwFgjawBaABwAHgAgAF_iAHTBpIBBDE0LjGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=0mRvYYHtNaeJ5NoPpZGPoAc&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">tennis court<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+basketball+court+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjLhdTs39fzAhUTE1kFHXR7DJ4Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+basketball+court+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQBRAeMgYIABAIEB4yBggAEAgQHjIGCAAQCBAeOgcIIxDvAxAnOgYIABAHEB46CAgAEAcQBRAeOggIABAIEAcQHlCaeViHkwFg55UBaAFwAHgAgAG7AYgBtgWSAQQxMS4xmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=6mRvYcvoBZOm5NoP9Pax8Ak&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">basketball court<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+driving+range&amp;tbm=isch&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvLOTuasn6-3YQ9V84fkw1Nq4sFNRQ%3A1641898034525&amp;source=hp&amp;biw=1920&amp;bih=967&amp;ei=MmDdYbD_HIeHytMP8v2s-Aw&amp;iflsig=ALs-wAMAAAAAYd1uQhypSdnHQwARCvd0M3C5xKknvIi3&amp;oq=backyard+driv&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDoHCCMQ7wMQJzoICAAQsQMQgwE6CAgAEIAEELEDUABY0RpgmDFoAHAAeACAATiIAfcEkgECMTOYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZw&amp;sclient=img\">driving range<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Lawn Play<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+croquet+lawn+area+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwihtqiO4NfzAhVCAFkFHdvaDJUQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+croquet+lawn+area+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJ1CtHlj2J2DAKWgAcAB4AIABTYgB3AKSAQE3mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=MGVvYaHeKcKA5NoP27WzqAk&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">croquet area<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+volleyball+court+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjY57KR4NfzAhX1GVkFHT5DAmAQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+volley+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMgYIABAHEB46BwgjEO8DECc6CAgAEAgQBxAeUKChAViWrwFgj8EBaABwAHgAgAFZiAGNA5IBATeYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=N2VvYZjwCPWz5NoPvoaJgAY&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">volleyball area<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+play+area+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiIptud4NfzAhWYD1kFHeMzCqAQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+play+area+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQBRAeMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQCBAeMgYIABAIEB4yBggAEAgQHjIGCAAQCBAeOgcIIxDvAxAnOgYIABAHEB46CAgAEAcQBRAeOggIABAIEAcQHlDbnwFY8rgBYJm7AWgAcAB4AIABWIgBzgSSAQIxMJgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=UGVvYYi-O5if5NoP4-eogAo&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">play area<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Children Center<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+playhouse+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi3vtip4NfzAhUeBFkFHevHCecQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+playhouse+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAgQHjIGCAAQCBAeOgcIIxDvAxAnOggIABAHEAUQHjoICAAQCBAHEB5QyJgBWKavAWCVsQFoAHAAeACAAUKIAa4EkgECMTGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=amVvYbfhBZ6I5NoP64-nuA4&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">playhouse<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+swing+set+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi6x5K14NfzAhXxM1kFHWtMAzMQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+swing+set+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyCAgAEAgQBxAeMgYIABAFEB46BwgjEO8DECc6BggAEAcQHjoGCAAQCBAeOggIABAHEAUQHlCEaViiggFg4oMBaAJwAHgAgAF-iAGrBZIBBDExLjGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=gmVvYbr-BvHn5NoP65iNmAM&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">swing set<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=backyard+climbing+bar+ideas&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjN1t-94NfzAhWrM1kFHQJvBC0Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=backyard+climbing+bar+ideas&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBRAeOgYIABAHEB46CAgAEAcQBRAeOggIABAIEAcQHjoGCAAQCBAeUKmCAViWmQFg7aABaAFwAHgBgAGLBIgBnQqSAQYxMy41LTGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=lGVvYc28Cavn5NoPgt6R6AI&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">climbing bars<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"h54header\">\n<h5>Do You Have What It Takes:<\/h5>\n<p>For any of the &#8220;landscaping planning&#8221; above, do you have the knowledge, equipment, and muscle to implement your plans. These tasks may require you to do some demolitions and removal to eliminate debris, pests, weeds, and other unwanted materials.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">To tell you the truth, backyard renovations may require special skills. Also, they take a lot of time and use up a significant amount of your money. However, this might depend on the outcome you\u2019re after.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Let&#8217;s view in the next topic some of the requirements you need to consider before deciding DIY or using expert contractors.<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about determine what&#8217;s next &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1st',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=landscape+planning+kit&#038;i=stripbooks&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">landscape planning kit<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=landscape+tools+and+equipment&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">landscape tools<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=planting+a+vegetable+garden&#038;i=stripbooks&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">planting vegetable garden<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc topmargin\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyhandyman.com\/article\/yard-renovation-budget-tips\/\">ASK ABOUT: tips to renovate backyard<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite pin\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=backyard renovation ideas\">PINTEREST: backyard renovation ideas<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisoldhouse.com\/yards\/21018232\/7-steps-to-creating-a-backyard-from-scratch\">INFO: creating backyard from scratch<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/e-wO-LqEQb4\">YOUTUBE: design the perfect landscape<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite compare bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">SHOP: planting containers (scroll)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"column9 photoplacement more mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/feed\/side-ideas-yard-landscape-all.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more2 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>DIY Landscaping<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/7-rules-to-follow-when-doing-diy-landscaping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/landscapeplanning.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/7-rules-to-follow-when-doing-diy-landscaping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">7 Rules to Follow When Doing DIY Landscaping<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more2 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Smart Landscaping<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/creating-smart-landscaping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/smartgarden_01a.jpg\" alt=\"smart landscaping\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/creating-smart-landscaping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Creating Smart Landscaping For The Future<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more2 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Lighting It Up<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/what-you-should-know-about-landscape-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/landcapelight_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/what-you-should-know-about-landscape-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">What You Should Know About Landscape Lighting<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more2 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Add Privacy<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/ways-to-make-your-backyard-more-private\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/yardprivacy-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/ways-to-make-your-backyard-more-private\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">6 Ways to Make Your Backyard More Private<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more2 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Make It Rocky<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/adding-gravel-to-your-backyard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gravel-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/adding-gravel-to-your-backyard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Adding Gravel to Your Backyard Can Complement Home\u2019s Exterior<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!----------- second section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"2nd\">second &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/diyornot_02.jpg\" alt=\"backyard renovation\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/diyornot_02.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/diyornot_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/diyornot_02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/diyornot_02-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Landscape DIY or Expert Help<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li class=\"hheader first\">\n<h5>Determine What DIY and What&#8217;s Expert:<\/h5>\n<p>Before starting your backyard renovations, you must determine if you can do the job or need a professional to handle the task instead.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">To help you make a good decision, below are some factors that could help you identify who\u2019s most suited for the task:<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments sidenote nostyle hheader\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line table\" id=\"2ndb\">\n<li class=\"h52header\">\n<h5>The Complexity Of The Job:<\/h5>\n<p>Before starting do-it-yourself (DIY) backyard renovations or  hiring a professional, the first thing you should examine is the complexity of  the job ahead. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Usually, minor tasks like planting flowers, adding greenery,  hanging string lights, or eliminating weeds and unwanted grass can be handled by  anyone.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">However, jobs like creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southerncityfarm.com\/\" rel=\"follow\" style=\"font-size: 17px !important\">landscape design<\/a>, installing firepits or fountains, building an outdoor  kitchen may be complex for a non-professional. In such cases, hiring an expert  may be more suitable.<\/li>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line table check2 borderline\">\n<li class=\"h51header\">\n<h5>Building A Fence:<\/h5>\n<p>Where you might need professional help!<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">Have you considered improving your curb appeal? A fantastic way of enhancing the appearance of your home is by installing a brand-new fence. Fencing also provides increased privacy, better weather element protection, and greater security.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"photoinsert\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-choose-a-new-fence\/\" class=\"imbed-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/fence-800x500_c.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/storm-clouds-over-rural-grass-fields-and-fence-4583H56\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">When planning and designing a new fence for your home, you should understand your needs, set a budget, and compare materials. Every material is specific in its benefits and drawbacks, such as durability, appearance, maintenance, and price. <\/li>\n<li class=\"link moveinside img\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-choose-a-new-fence\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How to Choose a New Fence?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li class=\"h54header\" id=\"2ndc\">\n<h5>Total Cost Of The Renovations:<\/h5>\n<p>The cost of your backyard renovations is also another factor to consider. In most cases, hiring a contractor might be more economical since you won\u2019t have to buy the equipment and tools needed to do the job. Instead, the expert will report to work with everything needed at hand. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Besides that, most contractors know where to buy the required materials at a discount. This way, they could help you save more money on your renovation project.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">If you decide to do a DIY backyard remodeling, you\u2019ll have to buy the tools, equipment, and materials necessary for the task. The total cost for all of these things could be quite expensive. In the end, you might find that the expenses exceed the amount you could have paid for a professional to do the job.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">However, if you still want to do a DIY backyard renovation,  consider renting the tools and equipment you need instead of buying them. This  way, you&#8217;ll save some money and prevent going over your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesrealestatecouncil\/2018\/05\/24\/eight-tips-to-prepare-for-the-unexpected-during-home-renovations\/?sh=2d7c020533ce\" rel=\"follow\" style=\"font-size: 17px !important\">remodeling budget<\/a> since some machines can be pretty  costly.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">Also, conduct proper research on finding inexpensive material suppliers  with high-quality goods. Some contractors could provide this information if looking  for affordable sellers becomes challenging.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">Alternatively, you can also talk to  a relative who&#8217;s previously renovated their backyards. They may be willing to  share with you where they bought their materials from and recommend some  affordable dealers.<\/li>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line table check2 borderline\">\n<li class=\"h52header\">\n<h5>The However:<\/h5>\n<p>There are some tools you will need to maintain your backyard renovation.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">Every homeowner dreams of a lush, thick, green lawn and flowerbeds bursting with colorful flowers. But, few homeowners are lucky enough to inherit a beautiful, perfect lawn from the previous owner, so if that&#8217;s what you want, you&#8217;ll have to work for it.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"photoinsert\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/analysis-garden-power-tools-you-definitely-need\/\" class=\"imbed-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gardentools-800x500_c.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/vectors\/gardening-tools-icon-icon-5570871\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pixabay<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">You don&#8217;t want to spend all of your free time working on your lawn (unless, of course, you want to). Outdoor power tools can make fast work of cutting your grass, preparing your flower beds for planting, and tidying up irregular areas.<\/li>\n<li class=\"link moveinside img\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/analysis-garden-power-tools-you-definitely-need\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Garden Power Tools You Definitely Need<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li class=\"h54header\" id=\"2ndd\">\n<h5>Your Expertise:<\/h5>\n<p>Another factor to consider is your expertise. If you have  sufficient knowledge and experience in handling the task, then a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2021\/10\/09\/5-renovation-ideas-to-do-to-your-yard\/\" style=\"font-size: 17px !important\">DIY backyard remodeling<\/a> could help you save some money on  the cost of hiring a professional.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">However, if you don&#8217;t have the required expertise, it&#8217;s best to let a skilled and experienced person do the job. This is because, even when you do find articles or videos online on how to do a particular task, the resources may not provide sufficient information.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">Also, it may be difficult to get an immediate response from a video maker or an article author in case of any errors. Therefore, you may end up making costly mistakes that could require more time and money for correction.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content last\">On the other hand, a professional could handle backyard renovations properly the first time, making minimal or zero errors. As a result, you&#8217;ll have your space remodeled quickly or within the agreed time-line without incurring secondary costs on mistakes. <\/li>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line table check2 borderline\">\n<li class=\"h52header\">\n<h5>Outdoor Kitchen:<\/h5>\n<p>Here&#8217;s one project you might want to leave to a professional.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">Adding an outdoor kitchen to your backyard patio is an incredible way to transform your home. Outdoor kitchens are becoming more and more popular as people realize their potential to increase the overall value of a home. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"photoinsert\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-an-outdoor-kitchen-can-improve-your-backyard\/\" class=\"imbed-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/livingspace_03-768x512.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belgard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Belgard.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Moreover, adding this space will provide you with an amazing outdoor entertainment area that&#8217;s perfect for hosting friends, family, and neighbors. <\/li>\n<li class=\"link moveinside img\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-an-outdoor-kitchen-can-improve-your-backyard\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How an Outdoor Kitchen Can Improve Your Backyard<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\" id=\"3rd\">\n<h6>FINAL REMARKS<\/h6>\n<p> Backyard renovations can boost a property&#8217;s curb appeal and offer homeowners a place to relax or hold parties and gatherings. Additionally, the remodel can help increase the house&#8217;s value.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">However, in most cases, many homeowners find it challenging to decide whether to hire a professional for their backyard renovations or make the improvements themselves. If you&#8217;re in such a dilemma, this article could be helpful.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Provided above are some factors that could help you  determine who&rsquo;s most suitable for the job. 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noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"pinterest-logo\">pinterest<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"amazonshop\" id=\"shopservice\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- BEGIN .shopaccordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion shopmore\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord active\"><a class=\"title head\" href=\"#\"><span>Amazon Bestsellers:<\/span> Garden Pots<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block;\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden+flower+pot&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">gardening pots<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=patio+garden+pots&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">patio pots<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=planter+urns&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">garden urns<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden pedestal&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">planter pedestal<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=watering+can+planter&amp;i=lawngarden&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">watering can pot<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=fabric+pot&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">fabric pot<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=ceramic+pot&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">ceramic pot<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=clay+pot&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">clay pot<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=plastic+pot&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">plastic pot<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=metal+pot&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">metal pot<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=stone+pot&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">stone pot<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wood+pot&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wood pot<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=glass+pot&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">glass pot<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=resin+pot&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">resin pot<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=vinyl+pot&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">vinyl pot<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Stationary Pots<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=outdoor+plant+holder&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">plant holder<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hanging+planters&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">hanging planters<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wall+planters&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wall planters<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=plant+stands&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">plant stands<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=terrariums&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">terrariums<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=planter+racks&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">planter racks<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=window+boxes&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">window boxes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=deck+rail+ boxes&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">deck rail boxes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wishing+well+planter&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wishing well<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Decorative Pots<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=face+garden+planter&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">face planter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=gnome+garden+planter&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">gnome planters<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=fantasy+garden+planter&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">fantasy planter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=animal+garden+planter&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">animal planter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=baby+garden+planter&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">baby planters<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=vintage+garden+planter&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">vintage planters<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column5\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Potting Tools<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden+beds&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">garden beds<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden+soil&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">garden soil<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden+fertilizer&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">garden fertilizer<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=potting benches&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">potting benches<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden cart&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">garden cart<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden potting tools&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">garden potting tools<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column5\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><!-- BEGIN .search --><\/p>\n<div class=\"amazonsearch\">\n<p>or simply search by entering garden pot type or other remodeling need<\/p>\n<div class=\"main-content\">\n<div class=\"search-block\">\n<form class=\"search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search?\" method=\"GET\" target=\"_blank\"><input class=\"search-value\" name=\"keywords\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter Search Term\" \/><input name=\"i\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"lawngarden\" \/><input id=\"btn-search-button\" class=\"search-button\" title=\"search\" type=\"submit\" value=\"\" \/><select class=\"optionmobile searchfield\" style=\"display: none;\" name=\"tag\"><option value=\"lifeplanning-20\"><\/option><\/select><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear-float\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- end searh --><!-- end editorial --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lighttip margin\">\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"imgtip\"><a href=\"\" 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