FULL Backyard Makeover on a Budget! 🏡🪴 EASY DIY & Renter-Friendly Ideas

I still can't believe I get to call this my backyard! 🌿✨ Today, I'm taking you through the process of a FULL backyard makeover, focusing on three major problem areas to make the space perfect for entertaining! Not only has this backyard been barely livable or functional, but I have ZERO landscaping experience and the SMALLEST budget. So I honestly couldn't believe that with a few simple renter-friendly gardening hacks, affordable DIYs, and secondhand furniture finds, this backyard could feel completely transformed. From tackling overgrown areas, to a quick and easy $10 ground cover, and a FREE table I found on the street, this backyard proves you really don't need a lot of money to create a space that's beautiful, functional, and unique! I hope these affordable garden tips, landscaping ideas, and small, but impactful changes inspire you to get creative in your own backyard, no matter your budget or experience!
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0:00 We're Preparing
1:03 Small Update
3:22 The Garden Map
3:45. Problem Area 1
9:30 Problem Area 2
16:59 Problem Area 3
22:52 Final Touches
24:12 The Reveal
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[@sheilasanders7908]

Your landlord should be cutting you some slack on rent for all the value you have added to his property! 😊 Looks wonderful! It’s so rewarding to reap the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor. It makes the hard work so worthwhile.

[@livingwithlk]

right?! hahaha thank you!!

[@mathi3933]

I just came to the comments to let the algorithm know that your channel is supposed to blow up! I am happy I found you - your content is so professionel yet it feels very fresh and personal. ❤

[@livingwithlk]

omg thank you so much!! cmon algorithm hahaha

[@sarahk.g.7861]

Seeing this video go up was the best notification of my entire week. I found your channel a couple of weeks ago and I’m fully obsessed!!!

[@livingwithlk]

omg this is the nicest thing i’ve read all week!! thank you so much for making my day! 🥰😊

[@ncfriend5233]

I'm glad you didn't try to stain the round table. I love the blue color you chose. I have always felt that cool colors in a hot climate help to visually cool things down. Love your backyard

[@livingwithlk]

that’s such a good point! maybe that’s why I gravitated toward that blue 🥰 thank you!

[@donnapecoraro3126]

It's gorgeous and the work you've done is incredible. CA is a growing paradise! Same as you do indoors, your attention to detail and curation skills make all the spaces so charming!! The potato harvest was absolutely thrilling!! Love the table blue, that wood had seen way better days and much prettier to paint it. Hope your BBQ was a hit!

[@livingwithlk]

Thanks so much Donna! The bbq was so much fun and everyone loved the yard so much! :) I can’t wait to do a corn harvest🥰

[@lousstylingplace4179]

God bless KZbin! The "normal" person's ideas are phenomenal! Your yard is gorgeous!! I love your reused items and your fresh gardens!! Kept it coming!

[@livingwithlk]

Omg I love this comment haha thank you so much!!

[@louismeyer5132]

Your garden is looking great, a real eclectic group of plants with many surprises through the seasons. One minor suggestion is to water the plants before you mulch so that it holds in the moisture.

[@livingwithlk]

Thank you!! I appreciate all the tips :) I’m new to gardening and landscaping!

[@bonniejordan3441]

Wow ! I was so happy that there were so many potatoes.

[@livingwithlk]

omg me too!!

[@tamiviskochil6339]

Ma’am, you really outdid yourself! Absolutely beautiful. Love your videos😊

[@livingwithlk]

omg thank you!!🥰😊❤️🌻

[@robbyrobyn1963]

Such a great transformation - looks great!

[@livingwithlk]

thank you!!

[@gracerodriguez6869]

What a big back yard, you both did an awesome job,,, it looks great love all the potatoes

[@livingwithlk]

Thank u!!

[@karenandersen9400]

For future reference Pride of Maderia will take a hard prune and come back. So just keep it under control. I miss those here in Oregon.

[@livingwithlk]

oh awesome thank you!!

[@LauraLong-hc8st]

I love your upgrades on the found furniture and the do woth what you have attitude. I would definitely chill we i th h you in the yard. Thanks for sharing!

[@livingwithlk]

aw thank you!!

[@HavenDe]

A true labor of love! Can you do more Canva videos? Loved the layout.

[@kathyv3909]

I love how your table came out, very nice. I noticed you using Kellogg's Garden Soil, the red/white striped bag. I recently saw a garden tour of someone in Yuba City using this as garden bed "mulch" to cut back on weeds and dust because it is so mulch heavy. But since it also contains soil, she stated that her beds love it and benefit from it. Just FYI. I'm really enjoying your channel, this is the first video and glad the system prompted me.

[@CanadianQueenmagenta]

LK you have a green thumb! Great potato and veggie harvest. With all you have done your landlord should be very pleased with you. Enjoy the 4th.

[@livingwithlk]

thank you so much! 😊✨🌻I’m really trying to be a real gardener in my free time haha!

[@rebecca1039]

❤ keep upcycling. Your creativity shines!

[@livingwithlk]

thank you!

[@carolynalfonso4548]

Looks great! What a hard working team!! Your vision is amazing💖!

[@livingwithlk]

Thank you so much!

[@veronicam.hernandez5351]

I love your backyard! Love the blue table!

[@livingwithlk]

me too!!:) thanks!

[@cd2659]

I think the dirt patch is screaming for a 14" Intex above ground pool. I have one and it's my favorite part of my backyard. We just have it up all year long. We live in WI. It is run from a heavy duty extension cord from the house to the pump. Then if you move, you can take it down and bring it with you.

[@livingwithlk]

omg we considered that!! that would be so nice this place would be perfect with a pool!

[@KattEyl]

Putting a small colorful tablecloth on the table you found would like nice.

[@lisapieper3598]

Really creative! Turned out amazing!

[@livingwithlk]

Thank you!!

[@lauradicristofano972]

It looks great! You did a lot and it turned out beautiful.

[@livingwithlk]

Thank you!

[@roscaines-prentice3888]

Absolutely glorious! Well done!

[@livingwithlk]

Thank youuu!

[@julianne089]

Very nice!

[@lizmolinar9575]

Just found you love what you're doing to your backyard area just to let you know that when you take plants out of their pots to loosen up the roots when you put them in the ground it helps them to grow better❤❤❤❤

[@jackandlill]

Thank you so much for creating that graphic on Canva - bcse I was honestly confused each time I watched your backyard makeovers on the location of everything! Lol!! I could tell it was really spacious & large just couldn't get a bearing on where things were - so this is great!!!

[@livingwithlk]

Haha I assumed that might have been happening! I’m so glad you liked it :)

[@lynseypeters]

It looks great. It's a wonderful space and you've done a great job with it. Fab potato and veg harvest 🤎

[@livingwithlk]

Thanks so much!

[@user-ry8uo5od3i]

You're one of my favorites!

[@oaklandcookie]

Very cute! Try turning the cushions on the chair around so the round part faces the back and the straight part faces the front.

[@livingwithlk]

Thanks! I did both ways and they're awkward in either orientation : /

[@maurawhelan3530]

Go online with all the sales and get an outdoor rug. You do such a nice job! Happy 4th!

[@abiering]

Beautiful job. I love what you’ve done and how you’ve created rooms. Enjoy your bbq🥰🇺🇸

[@livingwithlk]

🥰😊✨🌻thank you!

[@FOXYCECILIA]

A beautiful little Oasis...very cozy backyard. Proof u don't need to spend a ton of money to make it work..love it !! Now you just gave me the will to start improving my little backyard too.

[@livingwithlk]

Amazing yes get going it’s so worth it! :) Thank you!

[@melodep275]

What you are saving on produce alone is worth it!

[@marywells9162]

Great transformation!

[@morena-galesa]

Loved that - you created such a beautiful and useable garden! 👏🏾😊

[@livingwithlk]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@unoruby]

Look great! The changes you made gave it a new vibe and happy place! Thanks for sharing 💕🌟🌟🌟🌟💫

[@livingwithlk]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@angietoscano103]

You did a amazing job!

[@livingwithlk]

Aw thank you!

[@youdontspeakforme4339]

Love all the different spaces. Good call on painting the table blue.

[@livingwithlk]

Thanks so much!

[@lizze490]

What a lovely oasis you have created!

[@livingwithlk]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lindaroyal8161]

OMG - that mini fridge is actually adorable, too cute! I really like the cooler, that it's on its own stand, good idea. Yards and gardens are always a work in progress, are they ever really finished? Yours has come a long way, it looks neat and clean. I really like the covered breezeway area, nice spot.

[@livingwithlk]

I love it! I totally agree haha they’re never done! thanks so much :)

[@kimswartz427]

Looks so good!

[@livingwithlk]

Thank youuu!

[@Minamac1Cali]

Beautiful work

[@katarzynawisniewska783]

Very inspiring!❤ Have fun on 4th of July 🎉

[@livingwithlk]

Thank you! You too!

[@kreationsbykimberly9231]

So eclectic😍😍😍

[@karlataylor7003]

I love all the little different areas with their own little vibe going. That’s really cool. Where are you part of the country because I’m in Texas and it’s like 1000° here.

[@livingwithlk]

Haha I’m in southern california! it’s definitely hot but Texas is so intense with the weather! I’d pick the 85 degree humidity here haha thank you!

[@lorrainedunbar4274]

awsome you did a fabulous job

[@livingwithlk]

Thank you!!

[@darlenepeace9578]

Looks great

[@thelmamarsee]

Looks so good. Glad I found you. Some of tge sites kill meceith all the music blaring

[@AlmondJoie]

All your hard work and investment for your home is really paying off, and I especially like your garden! Happy 4th.🎆

[@livingwithlk]

aw thank you!! happy 4th!

[@1mezrahi187]

Loved the video, great job👍🏻just subscribed too😊😎

[@livingwithlk]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@trinapemberton]

You did an amazing job! I know you're gonna have a great holiday party. Where do you live? I know you've said before but I can't remember. I'm sure it's somewhere in CA. I'm trying to research for my next chapter in life. Ive lived in Texas all my life and I love being outdoors but not much of the year can we actually tolerate being outdoors. I turned 50 this year and like alot of people now days, I love to thrift, antique, flea market, estate sale hunt, and garage sale... I can't do it but a couple hours a day. CA is so expensive though!

[@livingwithlk]

Thank you!! I’m in southern california! I couldn’t imagine leaving but I hear parts of texas are great! and probably more affordable haha 😬

[@p.b.1219]

It looks great. I love they way you created each little area. Looks like you went back and put pebbles and bricks around the blue mosaic table and chairs. I would have painted the table whatever paint color I had on hand! Good that you used what you had. I looked up Pride of Madeira because I had never heard of it. The good part is that's gorgeous. The bad is that it's invasive and harmful to humans and pets.

[@livingwithlk]

Thank you! I am loving the little circle table area :) and sadly yes but they’re beautiful and great for pollinators !

[@freedomofreligion3248]

I realize you have to go w what you have: Simply fyi, the video sotware you have is making the music you play distort + be off-key -- I almost wouldn't have music until the right software "popped up" in my life. ? Up to you, of course.