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No matter the size of your yard, thoughtful landscaping can add new life and vibrancy to the space. From flower gardens and water features to wood fences and outdoor firepits, these landscaping ideas offer inspiration to revitalize both beauty and functionality in your garden space.

Avoid the perils of bad landscaping by keeping non-functional ornamentation to a minimum – too many garden gnomes for instance can take the focus away from your landscape design and become an eyesore.
Patio Shade Structures

Backyard shade structures can be built or purchased to add different aesthetic elements. A pergola provides relief from Florida sun while simultaneously accentuating features like patio dining areas or grill stations – and can even be enhanced with decorative outdoor lighting and cushioned seating options for an upgraded design aesthetic.

A cabana is another great addition to any custom landscaping design. The cabana style can be as basic or extravagant as desired, including features such as thatched roof and floor-to-ceiling side curtains.

Gazebos provide more permanent shade solutions than pergolas and are great options for those who plan to spend most of their time outside, seeking more defined spaces for lounging. Constructed out of wood or nonwood material such as vinyl, these structures may cost more than an awning or canopy but could still be quite cost effective when used in an individual outdoor living space.
Flower Pots and Portable Raised Garden Beds

If space for a garden bed is an issue, try building a raised planter instead. You can construct one from any number of materials – even recycled animal feeding troughs! Wood offers natural beauty while metal designs conduct heat quickly to warm your soil early in springtime.

Add color and flair to an uninspiring spot with an easy landscaping idea: creating a raised bed! Just using some straight boards and corner braces – paint or stain them to suit your garden style – a raised bed is quick to assemble before filling it with flowers, vegetables, fruits or herbs such as tomatoes, kale and lettuce; strawberries and raspberries for fruitful touches or herbs like rosemary, oregano basil and dill for herbs that add flair.

Unless deer, rabbits, or other furry creatures pose an immediate threat, secure the area with chicken wire extending two feet out from each side of your beds and leave the top open so pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds can still access plants for nectar or seeds.
Fire Pits

Installing an outdoor fire pit can extend the enjoyment of your yard into cooler months, offering warm summer evening gatherings around its crackling flames and aromatic smoke that stimulate all senses.

Fire pits can be set up in various ways to suit your desired style. For a southwestern aesthetic, try adding desert plants like cacti and succulents as decorative accessories in the surrounding landscaping; their vibrant blooms will bring depth and dimension to your backyard oasis.