May Makeover: Backyard on a Budget!

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Wiggles Pig

I’ve had a lot of requests about how to create a sensational garden while still watching your cents.

Not to worry, Webkinz fans. You don’t have to be Fluffington St. Bernard to enjoy a stunning outdoor space.

I thought I’d show you a backyard I recently completed on a very tight budget to demonstrate how sometimes less really can be more. This backyard is an excellent example of how simplicity and symmetry can create a true wow factor.

Even though I only had $3000 to work with, I decided to use almost half my budget to make an eye-catching focal point by circling a colorful geranium bush with a rustic flagstone path. An attractive but inexpensive bench sits between two elegant urns at the end of the yard, and I used repetition to enhance the simplicity by placing two basic wood benches on either side of the yard. A reasonably priced tree and some inexpensive fencing was all I needed to complete my minimalist look.

The end result? A restful, calming space in which the impact comes from what’s NOT there. And so do the savings!

124 Responses to May Makeover: Backyard on a Budget!

  1. Little Miss SUNSHINE says:

    AWWWWW! I feel so sorry for you, jesssceet! Why don’t you have any friends???? I’ll add you as a friend FOR SURE!! By the way, if you look two comments above yours, jesssceet, you’ll see my username. TTYL!!!

  2. fuddy35 says:

    i think it is way to empty mine is better looking

  3. CPC77 says:

    That’s awesome! I have to get money though. I just adopted two more pets and had to buy them rooms and I had to update my dining room, family room and had to buy them some clothes. Next time I get more money I’ll make my yard(s).

  4. Jesssceet says:

    Um… Okay. I really thought that the picture was a ‘BEFORE’ to a webkinz’ characters backyard. I like most of your ideas, but this one? Eh, not so much.
    PS. I don’t have much friends on Webkinz World. So, if your heart is feeling kind, please friend me. My username is jesssceet and I have a lot of items and kinzcash that I don’t want. I also will be throwing some parties. (The only thing my friends send me is party packs.) So, please add me. Once again, my username is jesssceet. Please, if you add me I will be really happy. I don’t have friends in real life, so if you added me, I would really be a good BFF. -jesssceet

  5. chicacute says:

    needs more flowers. waaaaaaaay toooooo empty!

  6. Little Miss SUNSHINE says:

    WOW!!! I NEVER KNEW THAT ALL YOU WEBKINZ FANS THINK THIS IS EMPTY!!!!!!!! Its actually JUST THE RIGHT SIZE……And what’s this about getting a new fence? The one Thats already there is good! Get some sense in yourselves PEOPLE!!!!! ( username: LilAngelKoala)

  7. anna says:

    i like it but its to simple for me
    so good job

  8. wenjun says:

    i think its really empty, should use the White Picket Fence instead, its almost half the price of the Country Rail Fence, and maybe something more eye-catching in the middle of the Flagstone Path Tile, like a fountain or something, i know its pricey, but still !!! and more flowers

  9. combusken054780 says:

    I love the idea!!! It’s a great looking yard and a great place to hang out!! But the best part is that it’s inexpensive!! Again you’re idea is great!!! SEE YA!!!

  10. kaitiebug says:

    WAAAAAAY TOOOO COOOL!!!
    TOOO AWESOMMMMME!!!!!
    I LOVVVVVVE ITTTT!!!!
    IT’S SO COOL!

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