Backyard Makeover: How to Turn Your Yard into a Staycation Paradise

Backyard Makeover: How to Turn Your Yard into a Staycation Paradise

How to Rest, Recharge, and Relax in Your Own Backyard Retreat

If you’re finding that gas prices are too high or your social battery is too low, a staycation may sound pretty incredible right now. But you also don’t want to lose an entire weekend to a backyard makeover project.

This doesn’t need to be a huge task. With a little planning, this year’s summer vacation can take place at a dream resort—right in your backyard! No need to book a hotel or a car!

Creating an outdoor staycation space on a budget (and that includes minimal sweat equity) can be easier than you think!

Ways to Make Your Lawn Feel Like a Resort

Opting for a staycation is a step in the right direction towards properly destressing. Traditional spas ironically come with their own stressors that include the drive, the price, or even the parking. If you’ve ever cursed out loud because you can’t find a parking space at a day spa, you know what we’re talking about. And we hope the irony wasn’t lost on you.

So here’s how to create your own soothing backyard experience.

Start with a Lush and Green Lawn

Entering a green space has immediate health benefits, and the greener the better.

But don’t take our word for it. Research has proven that being in a green space helps reduce stress and anxiety levels while setting your brain up for psychological restoration. It’s particularly good for your kids, as green spaces have also been proven to help cognitive development in children.

Of course, if you want your backyard makeover to be completely stress-free, you can simply find a lawn care expert in your area.

Design and Personalize Your Space

Think about what you want. What YOU want.

Plan your backyard makeover based on how you want to use it, not based on what you’ve seen other people do, or what’s hot in decor magazines.

If you’re looking forward to entertaining a lot, you might want to start with the seating plan and the layout. But if you’re just looking to create an oasis where you’re free to read all afternoon and evening, your plan will probably be all about removing clutter, busyness, and distractions.

This is your space, so come up with a plan to truly make it your own.

Add Inexpensive Touches

No pool? No problem. You don’t need to dig up your entire yard to create a backyard oasis.

The little things can have a big impact. For example, consider adding:

• More plants or flowers

• A tiki bar

• A portable or permanent fire pit

• A hammock, either traditional or boho

• A relaxing water fountain

• Mood lighting, either from stringing lights up high, or staking them down low into the lawn

Before you head out to your local home improvement store to buy any of the above, don’t forget to look on Facebook Marketplace for used items. You may be surprised by what you find!

What to Do in Your Backyard During a Staycation

This is your time and your backyard resort. You’re free to do 100% whatever you like. But here are a few of our suggestions.

Unplug from Work 

Whether you’re taking a vacation or a staycation, the key to getting some good R&R is unplugging. It might be tempting to check emails or squeeze in a little work from home, but resist the urge. 

Your outdoor staycation space should be a stress-free zone, not a satellite office. Give yourself permission to truly disconnect and unwind.

Be as Active or as Lazy as You Like

How do you relax? Whether you like to read a book, watch a show, practice a craft, exercise, or take a nap, move your indoor leisure activities outside to break up your routine and maximize the vacation vibes.

Cook and Eat Outside

Food cooked on a grill in the fresh air simply tastes better. We’re not sure on the science behind it, but we stand behind it.

You can even take your meals in the fresh air for a more relaxing and luxurious dining experience. Turn your patio into an outdoor seating area that rivals your favorite restaurant, or unroll a picnic blanket to enjoy a more laid-back, casual meal.

Family Time

You don’t need to travel far to make unforgettable family memories.

In fact, you might get even more enjoyment and connection from family time in the backyard, because you’ve removed all the logistical headaches that come from planning, packing, and traveling.

There is no getting up early to beat traffic or panicking because someone can’t find their passport. You get to skip it all and go right to the good stuff, and everyone gets to sleep in their own bed that night. 

Get Your Green Space Getaway Ready with Weed Man

To really enjoy your yard to the fullest, it’s especially important to spend time maintaining it! Weed Man is here to help you nourish your very own healthy green space with expert services like fertilization, weed control, aeration, and more.

“We have been very pleased with the service we receive from Weed Man. They let us know when they will be coming, announce their arrival, are polite, professional and friendly. We get many compliments on how nice our lawn looks. I would recommend their services.” - 5-Star review from Gilbert Nieto in Ann Arbor, MI