I still can’t believe I get to call this my backyard! 🌿✨ Today, I’m taking you through the process of a FULL backyard makeover, focusing on three major problem areas to make the space perfect for entertaining! Not only has this backyard been barely livable or functional, but I have ZERO landscaping experience and the SMALLEST budget. So I honestly couldn’t believe that with a few simple renter-friendly gardening hacks, affordable DIYs, and secondhand furniture finds, this backyard could feel completely transformed. From tackling overgrown areas, to a quick and easy $10 ground cover, and a FREE table I found on the street, this backyard proves you really don’t need a lot of money to create a space that’s beautiful, functional, and unique! I hope these affordable garden tips, landscaping ideas, and small, but impactful changes inspire you to get creative in your own backyard, no matter your budget or experience!
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0:00 We’re Preparing
1:03 Small Update
3:22 The Garden Map
3:45. Problem Area 1
9:30 Problem Area 2
16:59 Problem Area 3
22:52 Final Touches
24:12 The Reveal
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26 Comments
Those potatoes look soooo clean¡ Good job.
Just found your channel and am already obsessed and inspired!
Very inspiring! Absolutely amazing LK!!
love all of the updates you made!! the secondhand furniture finds are so cute and I'm super impressed with all those veggies you've grown!
Looking great 👍🏻
When I see a crew pruning trees and chipping tree trimmings, I ask if they will dump the chips on my property. They usually don’t mind as it may save them a trip to the dump. This is what I use to cover neglected areas of my yard.
Are you making a compost pile with dead leaves and kitchen scraps?
So love seeing the progress. My only hmmm moment was the stones around the loquat tree table and chairs. Sure looks like a tripping hazard. Pretty, though.
Don't know about your area, but here in Central Florida crushed shells are the bomb instead of costly gravel/stones/pebbles. Low cost, easy to install, easy to walk on (not barefoot!), attractive, weed deterring, and long lasting. Almost become one with the soil they're placed on. Everywhere in state parks here. LOL. And talk about some stuff slugs and snails don't like!
Check out "three sisters" planting: corn, squash, and beans. Interesting even if not applied!
Now that’s classy. I mean Wow, you really know how to bring a room together. I love your choices and mixes of styles, I all works together.
This is amazing and what a ton of work! So worth it!
Your hard work paid off. It's so frigging cute and useable now.
One thing I didn't hear you mention is a compost pile. You soil will thank you. And you can put all your scraps, and all the yard clippings can be put to use rather than tossed. Another investment I will suggest is buying worms. They help so much to keep your soil from being so rock hard. It helps when it rains to get the water to the roots and they help the composting process along.
Also, one thing to keep in mind is that if there is anything you buy plant wise, be sure to keep it potted. Because anything you plant in the soul is the landlords whenever you move. Only the things you are gardening with in pots are yours. Learned that lesson the hard way.
Those little potatos make the best homemade chips fried in olive oil
Well done!
Lucky landlord, to have you caring for his property. You make the place bloom. Happy house! Win win.
Another option, instead of wood chip mulch, is "cotton seed hulls". I use it in my flower & vegetable garden. I live in western Kansas & moisture is always a problem. In our area it is less expensive than wood chips. I live in a rural area & get it from the CO-OP. You might want to check with a garden center, this fall, if you're interested. It's soo dry here and the wind will blow away the mulch. I put it out about 3 in deep over the bed & around the plants. I step on the cotton see hulls to crunch them flat over the ground, I then spray with water to kind of "set" it. You can water your plants as normal, sprinler or spray nozzle. It might be worth checking out….for the cost alone. I love It!!
So resourceful I love it
💚your garden 'rooms' 👌… how about some scented plants… night scented Jasmine, Lavender? Drought tolerant and another element for the senses 🙏
This video is why I subscribed! You are so very talented! Loving it♥️
omg, those potatoes!!! If you ever decided to have a "Barefoot Contessa" moment and share recipes from your garden, I'm all for it!!! very nice! I have been greatly enjoying your content!
I’m only in the middle of your video but some of your plants are struggling as you need to water them – your soil is super dry! Water them before & after planting
You mentioned that you've never had a backyard before, but you're kicking butt! I was envious of all your vegetables.
I was so happy that you used the same blue paint on the table!
I love the blue fence!
I applaud you! 👏👏👏👏 What great ideas for beginners and renters! I've been a long-time gardener and renter and have always taken pride in my home and gardens. Great job😀
I always get such a RIDICULOUSLY euphoric feeling when I plant a vedge/ fruit plant and it actually grows a vedge or fruit! It’s almost like I invented the whole process….. 😂…. Enjoyed watching you uncover your potato harvest.
Wish the renters in my neighborhood took pride in their homes or at least the landlords would check in regularly 😊
Great job, goes to show what elbow grease and determination can do!