Low Cost Backyard Ideas

[@13Uzamakifan]

here are string lights.... in already beautiful backyards....

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thanks Frank for your positive viewpoint!

[@phatmonkey11]

😂 Here's my low cost backyard: Go to shed. Retrieve Christmas lights. Tack up on back of house. Dig hole. Put leftover scrap lumber inside. Hose down lumber with lighter fluid. Throw in match. Invite 20 best friends over. Make fish tacos and margaritas with fresh limes. You have the best backyard they've ever seen. You are a legend.

[@sevbanks]

That shit pissed me off🤣

[@cd6889]

Haha exactly what I was thinking and came to comment on

[@Maritza-wx1kx]

Yeah, imagine those “already beautiful” backyards without the lights.

[@pebblesjacobs5860]

I live in Arizona, you know home of no greenery. We have winds between 20 to 30mph sometimes. Is like to see some landscaping ideas that are low cost but sturdy, and wind and high temperature resistant. Loved some of the ideas in this video.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

www.eclipseawning.com/products/eclipse-traclock-solar-shade-and-insect-screen/ these screens can help with wind.

[@ravins1026]

I have a small backyard, it is actually the side of the house but is used as a backyard. Since it is the side of the house, you can see it from the street. Your videos offer such wonderful ideas and exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for sharing.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Sounds great! Here is another side yard/backyard we completed: paradiserestored.com/portfolio_item/backyard-patio-designs/

[@moniquecarriere223]

your dry river bed draining from the downspout, will add big rocks, do a drainage bed to the cedar tree, make a oriental bridge across & drain from the water barrel when it is full, love your ideas & inspired even more to do it from seeing this.

[@juliannevans6559]

Love your ideas and videos!!! With people being home more than ever these days, your videos help us and teach us all how to create outdoor living spaces that don't just raise our property values, they become our sanctuaries. As a Realtor for over 20 years, this is huge!!! And as a homeowner, your videos help people get creative and use their imagination to create an outdoor sanctuary that suits their budget. Just know that you will be my go to when I need an expert for landscaping design, etc. for myself, people I know, and my clients. THANK YOU for your videos and your resources! --Juliann

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank u SO MUCH Juliann ❤! I really appreciate your comment and support 🤗

[@juliannevans6559]

@@BackyardDesignGuy So deserving and you are so welcome! Have you ever considered building privacy screens and other beautiful/functional backyard products and selling them? You have the following...just sayin'

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

😊❤

[@annsdecor9831]

Great ideas! Don't forget to add game spaces such as; checkers table, horse shoe toss, tower table etc. These are even more inexpensive.

[@erinslankard9273]

How about show us what a budget makeover would look like on a crappy yard instead of these million dollar homes that obviously have no “budget”

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

These are ideas that can be used at every budget level. I hope u found some inspiration... Thank u for the comment

[@chillyd1972]

These are not million dollar homes just decorated nice. How bout take the ideas and use your imagination and stop whining

[@hollyscottage]

@@BackyardDesignGuy The linked privacy screens are over $300 just for one panel. That’s unrealistic for a “low cost” video.

[@haydenfloro5561]

Erin. Watch this video he has a budget of $200 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6OpZIGNl7F1Zpo

[@ytallowskids2seedepravityb219]

Thank you🙄

[@jayklee88]

Another budget idea is building or repurposing a piece of furniture (like a potting bench) into a bar/food serving station. We created different zones in our yard (eating/games/food and beverage/lounge and conversation). Each of the zones has a heat source (different sizes of fire pits and picked fuel sources that matched the zone type), lighting, and a speaker. Using plants also makes our yard feel more thought out and relaxing.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

You are amazing - Jayme Lee & friends! Sincerely! We are big here on refurbishing décor items too! The apple doesn't fall that far from the tree - BUT - each apple looks a bit different. If you can make subtle changes to the expected apple - YOU WIN! Always strive to be your "OWN-MINDS -PERSONALITY - in your life & décor. Don't forget, people will stall you . . . until you say no more. Thank you for commenting.

[@valerieweiser1518]

I’m new to the community but live the videos I’ve seen so far. In this video I lived the outdoor movie idea, small water fountain idea and the gravel destination.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Welcome Valerie. Thanks for sharing what u liked. Please let me know if I can help in any way with your space? Have a wonderful day

[@crystalynwilliams6105]

Never even considered an outdoor movie screen...until now! Love it

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank you! Yes...u will love it for sure! Summertime outdoor movies are THE BEST! 😊

[@MW-fr7bx]

Any tips on getting the string lights over my mud pit of a backyard to look as good as in those $100k backyards?

[@FatimaMariam1]

Yes... with every string light display, I kept trying to focus on how the lights were strung in a budget video but kept getting distracted by the tens of thousands of dollars of backyard landscaping and furniture they were displayed across.. That’s not gonna look that way in my yard! Nope! Lol!

[@shellbells339]

Noticed that too, didja ya? 🤣

[@libertyjayne]

I pack my garden full of plants on a budget and it looks amazing! Not free, but not 100k either.

[@FatimaMariam1]

@@libertyjayne yep! I’m working with some budget cost plants (really budget costs this year) bcz I had some other expenses... but also I have always tried my best to harvest seeds from the plants from the prior year and start as many for free early on! Anybody check out the price of DIRT this year, though! Dang! It’s a BAG OF DIRT! 🤦🏻‍♀️ If it’s not one thing, it will be another!

[@conniewojahn6445]

ha ha ha

[@sharonatseanicstudios9970]

String lights have always attracted my attention but the metal privacy screens were fabulous and new to me.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank you Sharon. I appreciate your comment

[@JB-lr1tf]

Wicked thank you will do some of these I'm definitely going to so the string lights and add a privacy screen on my patio thank you.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Awesome JB. Thanks for letting me know. Have a great day

[@randoff32]

Man, I love my furniture. Me and my recliner go way back.

[@raylantrevor54]

you probably dont care but if you guys are stoned like me during the covid times then you can watch pretty much all the latest series on InstaFlixxer. Have been binge watching with my girlfriend during the lockdown :)

[@elijaheli8632]

@Raylan Trevor definitely, I have been using instaflixxer for years myself :)

[@thereseboogades8498]

Amazing design ideas! I love the combination of stone, wood & metal screens. Also, the stone walls behind a fire feature are great! ❤

[@susannecollins8765]

I loved the gravel patio areas! The string lights are a great idea too. Chimenea's are another way to add fire to your backyard.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Great tip Suzanne! Thank you For subscribing and offering your point of view!

[@peggyboyer7967]

I love the fire pit and the projector for movies.

[@Champagne4loulou]

I've just moved into a new build and the garden is a blank canvas. It's a big project and I have a few ideas but I'm on a budget so doing it all myself. I really like the water feature, and privacy screens, also the gravel patio as that is what I'm doing. Thank you, I will definitely checking out your ideas again 😀👍🏻

[@alerobrahh]

I like the string lights with the gravel patio idea. I’m going to surprise my wife with this. Thanks.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Go for it - how fun! Love to hear positive responses that lead to backyard facelifts! Enjoy and happy Summer!

[@ibrockinrobin67]

You are awesome just for saying you're going to surprise your wife! She'll love it, I'm sure.

[@beautyawakenmack5971]

Loved the large, round copper fire bowl at 3:08 with all the smores fixings... marshmallow's on a stick, Hershey bars and graham crackers set in a wooded area. Beautiful!! 😁👍

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank you 😋❤

[@bebahojt]

My project this year was collecting medicinal plants that are native to my area and including it in my gardens. I was even able to snag a Goji berry bush.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ibrockinrobin67]

That's awesome!!

[@s13blzit]

Goji berry is a very tough plant. I grow it in California with very little watering and it spreads crazy.

[@paulcarey9342]

Fantastic ideas for making your garden space a more enjoyable place to be in The fire pits and seating area is something we are considering for our garden, just need to factor in the Scottish weather!

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Hi Paul. My family and I visited Scotland at the end of 2019... We enjoyed Edinburgh. Love that u are watching from Scotland ❤

[@yiorghosgeorge591]

I want to congratulate you for giving me, by publishing your ideas, much knowledge if how modern Garden Architecture accommodates patios, fire places and water features nowadays. Its about what I had had in my mind to work out and I feel that my plans are very much enriched by your videos. I have only watched a couple of your videos so I can not say much on your ideas in other parts of a garden design although I have been very keen to the idea that in a considerable small backyard its better not to make paths that form a straight line in order to get the visitors eye to want to wonder to see of what's hidden besides the curves and therefore to make him/her get further into the garden and also when I attempted to do myself, in a DIY manner, my small yards design and gardening planting I wanted to put a feature to give a sence in some parts of the end of the paths as for the visitor not to realise the approximate side of the yard, falsely thinking that it is more extended beyond the feature put at the end. Keep up the good job, mate. I would very much like if you could put a comment with your points on this.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank you for this amazing comment. I really appreciate your thoughts and your support. Have a wonderful day

[@williamgoodman9861]

Love watching your video special the outdoor light that you can just hang them anywhere we did this in our backyard with a large gazebo and it's so beautiful doing the summertime and holidays

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank you William. Appreciate you watching and commenting ❤

[@diannadiress8148]

I really liked the outdoor movie theater and the fire pit ideas. I would like some ideas about ways to set up outdoor cooking and seating layouts for the backyard barbecues. Thank you so much for these awesome ideas for outdoor space use! I appreciate the inspiration and the confidence you instilled in getting it done.😊

[@sillililli01]

These ideas can be implemented on any budget. We're already clearing an area on our property for the firepit, thank you so much for the video, it certainly gave us a few ideas.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Yay! I am so happy!

[@LCampbell-k7t]

I like the movie screen, fire pit and string lights. I like the others as well but those are my favorite

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank you

[@kennamitchem1713]

We are in the process of reinventing our out door space, very helpful info..

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank you Kenna! Best to your makeover!

[@beulahreed1634]

I like the details you provided as to the most cost effective option vs needing a professional!

[@josefinafeliciano2853]

I love the black flat stones backyard idea. Can you please share if there are more of this idea. please and thank you.

[@ayouba1722]

Thank you somuch for the video, it inspired me the most with outstanding backyard ideas. this video is full of options and i loved each and every idea in it. Thanks

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank you for this inspiring comment! It makes me want to work even harder to get better and help as many as possible have the backyard of their dreams. Have the best day!

[@irairod5160]

I like the combination of gravel and large pavers or flagstone. I garden for pollinators and other wildlife, and I try to improve the environment by doing as many sustainable things as I can in an urban townhouse, so it's important to me to maintain permeability so the water can seep into the ground, rather than run off. Thank you for all of these images, they were very inspiring!

[@solsticesummer982]

I like it all!! But the one I took screenshots of was the string lighting with the hydrangeas and evergreen privacy hedge by the pool. ☺️💕

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

I like that one too! 🥰😍

[@CAROLYN143-8-9]

NEW SUBBIE AND WHAT STOOD OUT FOR ME WAS THE PRIVACY SCREENS & THE MOVIE PROJECTOR. I'VE JUST INVESTED IN BACKYARD FURNITURE WITH A FIRE PIT 🔥. I ADDED SOME OUTDOOR SOLAR WALL/FENCE LIGHTS & WALL ART & FLAMELESS HURRICANE LANTERNS. MY NEXT INVESTMENT IS TO GET A MOVIE PROJECTOR, I LOVE SPENDING TIME IN OUR BACKYARD. GREAT 👍VIDEO.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Wow - So nice to have you on board Carolyn! Love all your additions - We love the projector idea too! Thank you for sharing your viewpoint!

[@CAROLYN143-8-9]

@@BackyardDesignGuy BY THE WAY DO YOU HAVE ANY PERGOLA VIDEOS. I'M INTERESTED IN A CORNER UNIT WITH STRING LIGHTS AND CURTAINS.

[@primabrittonpettus8315]

The backyard movie setup is a great idea for Father's Day

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Great to hear! Here is the original short video on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqGpaYZmlp2ImJI

[@primabrittonpettus8315]

@@BackyardDesignGuy Thanks for the additional info!

[@puthyfart5637]

I loved the privacy screens! I didn't even realize there were so many options for that.

[@michealvega3695]

I love the privacy screen idea I will use it in combination with other ideas you have here thanks

[@Mssebn11]

The privacy screens were just what I wanted and didn’t even know what they were. They’re beautiful!

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Perfect! Thank u for this comment

[@alesaadams]

I love the privacy screen at the end with the slanted slats

[@slfawcett9598]

Would love to have a few step by step videos of DIY backyard items (a basic wooden pergola with retractable screen, an easy water feature made out of plant pots or a metal tub, how to install artificial grass, etc)

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank u for the content ideas. I will do my best to get those items posted ❤🤗

[@bearfog07]

Me too. I want a bespoke Pergola as well.

[@KatherineTheGr8t]

Me too, too some smaller water features : D

[@robertlombardo9637]

loved the look of the lasercut metal pivecy screens.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

They are super cool

[@urbansurvivor360]

The projector is a legit good idea I'd never have thought of that !!

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank you 🙏

[@bobdonnabenson8307]

I liked the burn pit and water features. We have a large backyard over an acre. Would like to see transition from backyard to raised bed ideas. Also how to incorporate a play area for horse shoes, corn hole, etc.

[@Guru_Swami]

Great ideas on the privacy screens! We’ve been trying to find a way to shield the backyard and fire pit from high winds in the area without completely blocking the view through the fence.

[@nasirrn818]

Dry creek bed, string lights movie projector and privacy screens resonated with me. Can you add some budget friendly, townhome backyard small pool ideas??

[@heatherdobell2966]

I loved this video- because it is budget friendly!! Keep them coming. I like the string lighting and hammock idea. Thank you !!

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Yay. Thank u too Heather. I really appreciate your support

[@teresabenton1895]

The string lights were a great idea. I'm going to use shade sails instead of a hard covered patio.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Yay! I'm happy these ideas helped Teresa! Thank u for watching and thank u for your support. Have a great night

[@Joanesposito]

Loved it thank you moving from California back to Illinois next year and you're gonna give me good ideas for a house..so I can have a better type patio then Midwest usual does and thank you for the privacy Wood ideas!

[@queenanne94101]

Loved the clay pot water feature and the metal screens. I didn’t see a price listed in the description. Can you list it here? Thanks for all of the great tips! 🏘🌻😎

[@fwilkins1]

Loved the string lighting, fire pit and outdoor projector ideas. Great ideas.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank you for watching and commenting❤. We appreciate u letting us know your favorite items. Have the best day

[@jenniferehrhart8015]

Super cute idea to do backyard movies. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

You got it Jennifer. Thanks for the comment and support 🙏

[@BillPendergrass]

Really like the rectangular fire pit with reflection wall! Show us more!

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Yay! You got it -

[@mikeharris5416]

your outdoor area looks spectacular! Want to do something similar, but using inflatable daybeds from the fillup club.

[@yumbrella1]

I'm in love with the out door theater by the pool ❤❤❤ .. any other ideas for small backyard pool

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

We could help design your space www.backyardlivingguyde.com/3d-design-process

[@jacquelinesprings8858]

I was so delighted to watch your program and any other ideas would be appreciated

[@GODSPEAKS898]

The ideas you presented that were my favorite was the outdoor projector, lighting (I’m an Edison light type person), the decorative privacy walls, and the dry lake beds. We just bought new outdoor furniture and I am restoring two bistro tables, two chairs and a side table, and plus we are revamping our landscaping as we have a lot of over grown scrubs and plants. Thank you so much my friend for sharing your wonderful ideas to beautify my backyard. Your expertise and ideas have been very helpful to me. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️❤️.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank you for the beautiful comment. I really appreciate your support

[@GODSPEAKS898]

@@BackyardDesignGuy You are most welcome 🤗

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

❤

[@silviaharassmentprevention1544]

Loved the fireplace/fire pit, string lights are a must! I also liked the privacy walls. Great ideas!

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank you Silvia. I really appreciate your comment and support ❤

[@83Nachojr]

Thank God this was a budget idea! I can't wait to see what rich people can do

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Lol 🤣

[@anna-mariepellett4362]

I like the gravel and the river rocks and it gave me some ideas about drainage. I have a nature area about 50 x 60 and it’s raised up anywhere from a half foot to 3 foot on two sides and the front part of it which runs along the sidewalk has a landscaping block retaining wall so on one side I’m having trouble with runoff and I’m working on tackling that problem. Thank you new to the channel and really love this video

[@thefrenchgardener1865]

I really like the string lights and will look around for solar powered string lights. Also, the fire pit ideas are great too!

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate the support!

[@Lisa-wv3nb]

Water features and privacy walls were my favorite.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank u Lisa...I appreciate you letting the community know your favorites ❤ I appreciate your support 🥰

[@africaunite9673]

Nice to see all the inspiring ideas you have talked about. The gravel patio, the wood retaining wall and water feature are on top of my list now because of this. Thank you so much!!

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Heck yeah! Thank u too. Have an awesome day

[@GennetteDiggs]

So grateful for your inspiring ideas and the many options for small backyard. Your videos introduced us more options we never considered. It would be awesome to see how your design would help us maximize our small backyard space. Thank you!

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Hi Gennette Diggs, we would love to help. Feel free to reach out here paradiserestored.com/contact-us/ I will send over our process video and pricing brochure and then we can schedule a zoom meeting if it seems like a good fit for you.

[@nguyensiluc]

so enjoyable to watch you video, your voice, your words and your video shoots, ...

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank you ...that is so kind. I really appreciate your support

[@jodietanouye2504]

Some awesome ideas. I never would've thought of an outdoor movie screen etc.

[@CZebelle]

Fire pits and movie theaters.... I'm all in!!!!!

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Well, Christina - YES YOU MAY be all in - And why not? Thanks for your thumbs up for out channel!

[@trainingolives3370]

The water features are such a great idea. I can’t wait to add some to my outdoor space.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thanks u Training Olives 🤗❤ we appreciate your comment and support 👍

[@acobb8136]

Yessssssss!!! Thank you for the tips on the string lights and privacy screens OMG :)

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

You got it! I’m so happy it worked for u! Have an awesome day A Cobb 🤙

[@thehound1359]

Wood burning pits look great and are easy to build.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Very

[@MrJayyangie]

Thanks for the video. Just bought a house with a nice tree in the back yard. It is great but nothing grows underneath. Your creek bed idea is different and something I will consider. Any ideas on shade plants would be welcome as well.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Congratulations on the new home Jay. Its best to chat with a local nursery on shade plants. There are too many planting zones for me to be an expert on all of them 🤣

[@claricerobinson8930]

I enjoy watching your ideas. I am in the planning stage redesign my backyard,but I have to keep in mind about pets, and ultities lines. the low cost was helpful, thanks

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Wonderful! We appreciate your watching our channel. Thank you Clarice!

[@rodsie]

Appreciate your wonderful ideas and video; my wife loves the fire pits and water falls!

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

I appreciate you...thank u for wanting and commenting ❤

[@sharleenmarcum2072]

These are all great ideas and you'll find several of them coming soon to my backyard!!

[@debbie8016]

Absolutely amazing! I have a tiny house and it would be nice to figure out some Backyard ideas Such as fencing garden bed and etc.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

I would be happy to design it for u if u would like? Have an awesome day

[@bluebuddha74]

Loved the privacy screens. Would like to see affordable options to build a small workstation for a wood fired pizza oven with storage

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thanks Sal - Maybe some of these ideas can be budget priced-point to make your workstation screens . . .

[@BobbyKDesigns]

Great topic! I get asked this a lot as well! Beat me to it! Lol PLANTERS...a decorative planter can add tons of color/pop for a cheap price.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thanks bro! Good idea with a decorative planter

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@@BackyardDesignGuy potato vines, canna lilies, and bromeliads... those are my go TOS

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

💪👌

[@miamisammy4020]

I like many of these ideas. I have several living spaces in my back yard, including a DIY firepit in one with string lights. My water feature fell apart from the weather. So, I'll have to revisit that. I have a rustic theme going at the house and love the dry creek bed and meandering water feature. But, I'm not up for the engineering and upkeep on those. I also have the movie screen set up against the house near the fire pit area. That is actually pretty cool and have a second location in the driveway so we can invite neighbors over to watch as the walk by. The mobile projector and sound gear help with the mobility of the gear. Privacy screening is a big thing for me now as is shade. I hadn't thought of incorporating a living space in the front yet. But, I'll definitely see what I can do once the driveway/walkway are redone.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank u for this comment. I love hearing how different ones have created backyard living spaces. Thank u again

[@carmelrose6327]

I love the metal piracy fencing and movie screen. Thanks for the tips.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

No problem Carmel. Thank u for the support ❤

[@tommycristaldi9037]

Can you do more on privacy sitting options maybe with incorporating greenery?

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Will these help? WE are constantly trying to give ideas in this area because it is a real concern for backyard enjoyment - here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXjKoKGepraNd7c kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpjUiXuaj9yDjLM

[@logansgamingworld8137]

Great ideas. I'm thinking of removing all the grass in my backyard. Would it be cheaper to put concrete in or pavers? The gravel idea would be great for a section also where I plan on having a fire pit. Thanks again!

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank u too. It depends on what contractors are charging in your local area. Most likely concrete would be cheaper. Although if it is close in price for sure go with pavers. Thank u again LGM totally appreciate your support 💪

[@logansgamingworld8137]

@@BackyardDesignGuy Thanks so much for your input!

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

No problem

[@brendad585]

I’m working on my Appartment balcony patio. Working progress.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Yep, apartment balconies need outdoor ideas too! Have Fun! You got this!

[@BarbTodd]

Nice video! Loved to see your ideas of hiding horrible lines (electric) from a backyard alley

[@markortiz104]

I really like your ideas, videos and pictures. I have a small backyard and I'm planning to upgrade entire backyard. Do you provide advice and suggestions?

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

For sure! Here is our process www.backyardlivingguyde.com/3d-design-process

[@ceceliagodley9548]

When it rains my backyard floods with water for days I need to know what to do to stop the rain water with standing in the yard for day at a time I have grass I like your idea of the gravel

[@KatherineTheGr8t]

*Would really appreciate small space planting to make the area seem larger & inviting.* A 5'-6' east-side "yard" no grass and mostly shaded but I would like to see something other than straight rows of anything but it's so narrow!?! Small front 30'x20' yard, north exposure with different ideas for a couple of small trees (only grow 10' or so) and a small back yard 50' x 25' completely wooden fenced and mostly shaded from neighbors 80' fir trees. And I'm a new sub thanks to this one video! I got some great ideas that I'm going to share with neighbors (we have smaller yards in comparison to our larger homes) and work on my own place as well. Thanks Mr. Paradise Restored : D

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank you Katherine 🥰. I appreciate your comment and support

[@samu3813]

Setting all this up is great. Keeping them up and maintained is the PITA. If you live where there's trees and fall leaves, moss and already, how do you keep things clean? When it's time to wash your patio, how do you protect the furnitures and all that nice and fancy walls, pots and chairs? Even when you don't have trees, your neighbors might. Which means wind brings them to yours. Ideas would be welcomed.

[@DutchyDutcherson]

How would you anchor the laser cut privacy screens into dirt? I’m looking for something that is solid at the bottom and has visibility through the top (to block my barking neighbor dogs from seeing us through the rod iron fence. We have a desert landscape.

[@ozzielomeli4690]

I love the idea of using gravel for a patio or around a fire pit but I'm a bit concerned that some of the small gravel rocks will get stuck under my shoe and then i'll bring into my house and scratch my hardwood floors. I heard this is a similar problem with DG. Have you others complain of the same thing?

[@christopherkranz9291]

Yes, we have this issue. We currently have a peastone patio and the stone will get tracked inside. We plan on removing the peastone because of this. We’ll stick with gravel of some sort (just something with a larger stone) We like gravel patios because they are inexpensive, resilient, low maintenance, remains cool (as compared to pavers).

[@ozzielomeli4690]

@@christopherkranz9291 I thought about DG but I heard it's the same thing with dragging in pieces inside

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Ozzie - Thank you for this feedback - very useful especially if the patio is right outside the back door and not out in another area of the yard where gravel might not be so easy to track inside.

[@mbarker243]

Your privacy options are great and I'd love to see more. Specifically, privacy screens, types of lattice framing, or trees.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thanks M! There are some back down the road - let me see if I can connect you - our portfolio is easy to maneuver in: Our portfolio: paradiserestored.com/portfolio/

[@mbarker243]

@@BackyardDesignGuy Thank you!

[@chrisgibson8694]

The cut metal privacy screens those were amazing

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thanks Chris 🤙

[@darlenesawyer6739]

I love your ideas. I am a single senior citizen looking for low cost deck in my backyard. My yard has lots of tree roots so a low wood deck 12 by 12 would be great maybe add a cover at later date. Can you tell me how to find easy plans for this project?

[@crissy9771]

I loved everything but the fire pits and privacy screen were my fav...

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

We like those too Stylez!

[@b3arwithm3]

I like the gravel patio. how would you compate it to decomposed granite?

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Pretty much the same. Yes, go for it. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@Flusenmonster]

My favourite idea is the concrete sitting bench with the wooden slats and the metal fire pit (03:12). Definitely a DIY option which won`t leave you bankrupt.

[@DALWOGGO]

thanks for some of the ideas! we are in the planning stage of our backyard. so helpful.. watching from Brisbane Australia!

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Wonderful! Have fun Sea from Brisbane! It's a process - with a finish line that is extra rewarding

[@sylviagarcia7259]

The gravel is something I'm going to do. Many great ideas thanks so much

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Thank you Sylvia❤

[@nangel270]

Options for walkways and paths. Also how to incorporate planters into the design (either built in or free standing).

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

We do love walkways and paths! Thanks N Angel!

[@joanmcarthur9027]

Love the 4 x 8 laser cut panels. Will be sourcing some out this year.

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

Yay! Happy u liked them. I would love to see them when there installed.

[@beege4491]

A really inexpensive privacy screen is lattice with a vining plant growing on it. Paint the lattice and it can look really nice.

[@bearfog07]

That sounds great!

[@BackyardDesignGuy]

We agree! Just put up some metal screens around our A/C and started a plant-vine crawling up - a few days later it is already becoming this cool vine covered privacy screen - Good Idea Beege 44!

[@spartanman1993]

The privacy screens are a great idea!