I dream of a backyard oasis pretty much every day. For now, I'll try turning my little balcony into a peaceful place where I can listen to the loud sounds of the city and maybe try to read a book.
The best part about these hacks is that even if you don't have a huge backyard, they'll help you create that paradise you've always dreamed of, right outside of your home. And I think we can all agree that's pretty rad.
1. Upcycle an old aluminum chair into something Pinterest-worthy.
Back in the day, my grandma had an aluminum chair with her favorite baseball team logo woven into the back. This DIY brings back those sweet, sweet memories.
15 Low-Key Genius Hacks To Turn Your Backyard Into An Instant Paradise
2. Turn wooden pallets into backyard seating.
Wooden pallets are a homeowner's dream, if you can get a hold of them! They seem to fly out the doors, and off the streets, before I can get my hands on some.
15 Low-Key Genius Hacks To Turn Your Backyard Into An Instant Paradise
3. Turn old tires into rustic outdoor seating.
This DIY is a cheap and easy way to add extra seating to your backyard while also making it look farmhouse chic. It's a win-win!
4. Paint rocks to mark your vegetable garden.
Sure, you could use wooden sticks, but these painted rocks are absolutely adorable and so much more fun! This DIY is a fun way to get yourself pumped for spring.
15 Low-Key Genius Hacks To Turn Your Backyard Into An Instant Paradise
5. Make seedling starters using ice cream cones.
By planting seeds inside an ice cream cone, you can just plant the cone when the seeds start to sprout! You can also do this with citrus fruit and both will turn to compost. Man, science is cool.
15 Low-Key Genius Hacks To Turn Your Backyard Into An Instant Paradise
6. Play a game of Twister out on the lawn.
You can buy spray paint that washes off so you can turn your lawn into a massive game of Twister. This would be hilarious out in the sun after a few drinks with friends.
15 Low-Key Genius Hacks To Turn Your Backyard Into An Instant Paradise
7. Use cooking water to water your plants.
It definitely seems weird, but apparently the high mineral content helps your plants grow. You can also try collecting rain water or using carbonated water, too!
15 Low-Key Genius Hacks To Turn Your Backyard Into An Instant Paradise
8. Use diapers to keep moisture in your pots when gardening.
This seems a little weird, but doesn't it make so much sense? Diapers retain A LOT of moisture, so they're perfect for giving your plants a little bit of extra water.
15 Low-Key Genius Hacks To Turn Your Backyard Into An Instant Paradise
9. Make your own citronella candles.
What is paradise when you have mosquitoes flying around your outdoor oasis? These DIY citronella candles are a great way to keep the bugs at bay.
15 Low-Key Genius Hacks To Turn Your Backyard Into An Instant Paradise
10. Tie rope between two trees to make an obstacle course.
High and low ropes were one of my favorite parts about camp. To be honest, if someone made an obstacle course with this in the backyard, I'd probably be running around with the kids.
11. Make your own pillows and waterproof them with a specialty spray.
I've done this before and it definitely works! You can make your own pillows (or use ones meant for indoors) and spray them with this so that the water wicks away. Genius, I say!
15 Low-Key Genius Hacks To Turn Your Backyard Into An Instant Paradise
12. Create your own floating pool cooler.
What is the worst part about floating around out in the pool? Having to get out to get a drink, of course. While we can't all have a personal waiter or a pool bar, this is a great alternative.
15 Low-Key Genius Hacks To Turn Your Backyard Into An Instant Paradise
13. Build vertical gardens with wooden crates.
If your backyard is on the small side (or basically nonexistent), try going vertical with your garden! You can use wooden crates to make fabulous gardens for pretty cheap.
15 Low-Key Genius Hacks To Turn Your Backyard Into An Instant Paradise
14. Kill weeds using boiling water.
Weeding the garden sucks, and using harsh chemicals can ruin the soil and the plants around it. Try pouring boiling water over the weeds to kill them without hurting the soil!
15 Low-Key Genius Hacks To Turn Your Backyard Into An Instant Paradise
15. Put plastic forks in your garden to ward off animals.
The prongs should scare away any small animals looking for a bite to eat, but won't hurt them if they get too close!
15 Low-Key Genius Hacks To Turn Your Backyard Into An Instant Paradise
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