Backyard Landscape Design Ideas
Here’s a list of backyard landscape design ideas to consider when planning.
1. Outdoor living space: Create a cozy outdoor living area with comfortable seating, a dining table, and an outdoor kitchen or barbecue grill. The home extension into the landscape provides your unique space for entertaining guests, enjoying meals, and good company outdoors.
2. Garden oasis: Design a beautiful garden oasis incorporating lush greenery, flowers, and plants. Build a pond or a water feature to add ambiance with a soothing and relaxing atmosphere. Some call this high maintenance, while others call it a labor of love.
3. Fire pit area: Install a fire pit in your backyard to create a cozy and inviting space. Surround it with seating options like benches or comfortable chairs, and add some soft lighting to set the mood. Memories around your fire pit through all the seasons will warm your heart and enrich your soul.
4. Walkway and pathways: Create pathways throughout your backyard to enhance the overall design and functionality. Use decorative stones, flagstone, or pavers to create a visually appealing, easy-to-navigate walkway.
5. Play area for kids: Consider adding a play area in your backyard if you have children. Install a swing set, a trampoline, or a sandbox to encourage outdoor play and keep the little ones entertained. There are so many options in playground products for our children today.
6. Outdoor lighting: Illuminate your backyard with outdoor lighting fixtures. Use a combination of 
7. Privacy screening: Add screens or fencing around your backyard if you value privacy. To create a natural barrier, you can also plant tall hedges or trees along the perimeter.
8. Outdoor structures: Incorporate structures like pergolas, and arbors to add architectural interest. Decorate them with climbing plants, vines, or hanging gardens to create an enchanting shaded area. Learn more about our custom carpentry options.
Remember, the best backyard landscape design is the one that suits your personal taste and meets your specific needs. Feel free to mix and match these ideas or add your own creative touches to design a backyard that truly reflects your style. For personalized assistance book a design consultation with our Design Team of landscape architects and designers.
From our office in Atlantic Beach and satellites throughout Northeast Florida, Rockaway Inc proudly serves both commercial and residential landscape design, maintenance, lawn care, irrigation, and outdoor living carpentry client needs in Jacksonville, St Augustine, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, St. Johns, and Fernandina Beach.