Many of us may have had trouble while maintaining our garden at one time or another. Landscaping can take a lot of time and continuous dedication. If we don’t maintain it, weed grows all over the place, many beautiful plants may die and your garden will look pale, to say the least. So here are some alternative landscaping ideas for your home in Milton.

Build a swimming pool

One of the best ideas for good housing landscaping is a swimming pool.  Though it is one of the high-cost ideas mentioned here, it is totally worth it. The cost depends upon the size and designs you want. You can use various concrete designs to make your house attractive.  If your yard has slopes or you want to use multiple designs, it will cost more.

Build a concrete basketball court

You can make a place for a concrete floor within your garden or within your landscape and build a basketball court. You and other family members, relatives, friends etc they can play basketball or play ball catch. The court can even be a practice arena if you are new to skateboarding and are afraid to practice outside.

Create a Barbeque Area

The barbeque area is one of the best alternatives to a garden. It has a lower cost compared to the swimming pool. It is a great way to have fun in your backyard. You can also add a fireplace to the area and make yourself warm during the cold nights in winter.

Build a Raised Garden Bed

Raised Garden Bed is another feasible alternative. If we don’t have time to maintain the whole garden area or if we don’t want to dedicate a whole lot of time to it, but we still want a small area for plants, we can always build a raised bed and satisfy the need for small scale gardening.

Build a Playhouse

The playhouse can be a great idea for your kids. They can play safely without creating a fuss in your main home. It can also lure other kids in the neighbourhood as well and can help your kids create a bonding with others.

Build a  Fountain area

Fountain area can enhance your aesthetics by quite a lot if you do it properly.   You can use various concrete designs to create a custom design fitted to your needs.

Create a Storage Unit Area

You can always create a storage area in your backyard. This way, you can put the extra stuff that doesn’t fit in your house in your backyard instead of having to throw it away.

Extend your Living Space

You can always extend your living space outdoors by placing chairs around the fireplace and by putting a wooden roof outdoors to prevent any damage due to weather conditions.

Reuse Old Products

We can always use our creativity and find any possible materials that we can use to make our garden beautiful. We can use old tires, alcohol bottles, old furniture, Christmas lights etc and renovate our garden.