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Backyard Makeovers: Easy Upgrades for a Stunning Summer Landscape

Posted on by sunrise-sixteen
11
Jun

Brought to you by Sixteen Acres Garden Center

Is your outdoor space feeling a little tired? You don’t need a full-scale renovation to make a big impact. Sometimes, a few simple changes can transform your backyard into the summer retreat you’ve been dreaming of.

At Sixteen Acres Garden Center, we believe in smart, creative upgrades that are beautiful, budget-friendly, and easy to maintain. Here are a few makeover ideas to help you reimagine your landscape just in time for summer entertaining.

🪴 1. Dress It Up with Containers

Whether you’re working with a patio, deck, or entryway, planted containers are instant mood-lifters. Mix bold foliage with bright annuals for a high-impact combo. Want a tropical feel? Add canna lilies or elephant ears. Prefer a softer cottage style? Try petunias, calibrachoa, and verbena.

💡 Tip: Vary heights and use repeating colors to create flow.

🌼 2. Refresh Your Borders

Give tired garden beds a lift with new perennials, colorful shrubs, or ornamental grasses. Edge your beds cleanly and layer in new textures and bloom times to create a more polished look.

Quick wins:

  • Replace overgrown or fading plants with fresh, vibrant alternatives

  • Add mulch for a neat, finished appearance

  • Use stepping stones or natural rock to define the edge

🪨 3. Accentuate Your Pathways

Paths and walkways can become garden features of their own. Flank them with low-growing groundcovers like creeping thyme or sweet alyssum, or line with flowering perennials like salvia and coreopsis for a soft, inviting look.

🌟 Add solar lighting or decorative stones for a functional and aesthetic boost.

💧 4. Create a Focal Point

Every great makeover has a “wow” moment. Consider adding:

  • A birdbath or small fountain for sound and movement

  • A garden bench or arbor for structure and style

  • A show-stopping container filled with seasonal color near your seating area

📸 Start with a Photo, End with a Plan

Sometimes all it takes is a fresh set of eyes. Take a picture of your space, bring it into Sixteen Acres Garden Center, and let our team help you plan the perfect upgrade.

Or, use the Sixteen Acres app to snap photos, save plant favorites, and keep makeover ideas organized in one place.
👉 Download the app today

You don’t need to start from scratch to love your landscape again. With a few easy upgrades, you can enjoy a summer full of beauty, color, and backyard pride. Stop in and see what inspiration awaits at Sixteen Acres Garden Center!

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